Low-maintenance, water-wise succulents are popular houseplants, but did you know that you can also cultivate them outdoors in the garden? Read on to discover species suited to your USDA Hardiness Zone and create eye-catching arrangements that display the varied forms, colors, and textures of these quirky desert plants.

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A big project becomes less intimidating when you tackle one area at a time and connect spaces thoughtfully

Today, anyone can get their hands on hardy mums, and they seem to be for sale everywhere this ... Read More

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Sedum is a genus of flowering succulents, also known as stonecrop. Species and cultivars are available for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 10. Heights vary from three-inch ground covers to 24-inch bed and border specimens, and bloom times range from summer to fall. Read on for 31 of our favorite varieties of sedum for the home landscape.

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From rhizomes to taproots, learn the weeding strategies that match each weed's survival tactics

At Singer Laren, Piet Oudolf’s layered plantings create a living backdrop for contemporary sculpture

The Christmas cactus is a rainforest plant that’s easy to grow at home in indirect sunlight and well-draining potting medium. Did you know that you can encourage it to bloom every holiday season with a few simple steps to mimic the natural dormancy process? Read on for instructions, and get set for a profusion of flowers.

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Meandering paths, clipped hedges, and layered late-season plantings reveal this historic Dutch garden a little at a time

A pond that felt too small became the starting point for a larger redesign with new paths, edible vines, native plants, and more room to grow

Gardening is awesome in autumn, but do you know the best time to plant your favorite crops? Learn about important factors such as the first frost date, days to maturity, soil temperature, and more. This handy guide makes it easy for you to work out the ideal time to sow or transplant your fall garden plants. Read more.

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A garden that began as a blank slate in 2018 continues to change as new sunlight reshapes the growing conditions

You can grow green beans to harvest in autumn, and the tips from our guide will improve your odds of success. Fall-grown beans need more time to grow, protection from harsh temperatures, and a carefully-selected planting site. Learn to grow a bumper crop of fresh beans for tailgates and fall festivals in this guide.

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Past GPOD contributors show how a few seasonal changes can carry containers and garden displays from late summer into fall

Welcome autumn in brilliant style with late-season flora that showcases vivid flowers, foliage, and berries. Enhance an existing landscape or dedicate new areas of your outdoor living space to energizing pinks, purples, oranges, reds, and yellows. Choose your favorites from our list and prepare for a spectacular fall.

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Powder puff cactus grows in Zones 9 to 11 or as a houseplant. Its stems have spring-to-summer crowns of white, yellow, or pink funnel-shaped blossoms. A mounding growth habit and prolific offsetting make for an attractive low-profile display. Learn how to grow and care for powder puff cactus in this guide. Read more now.

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See how this garden designer transformed the front entry of her home to create a welcoming landscape despite clay soil and other tough conditions

Greenhouses don’t need to be heated to help you extend the growing season. It’s possible to grow all kinds of plants year-round without supplemental heat. We’ll help you figure out how to use an unheated greenhouse to its fullest potential, including which crops work best. Read more now in this comprehensive guide.

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Oftentimes when I’m out in the garden, I’ll pop a cherry tomato or blueberry straight from the bush ... Read More

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Designer tips and tricks to ensure your front entry provides a warm welcome

A former cutting garden now overflows with hundreds of white hydrangea blooms after a seven-year transformation