A look back at the earlier months of the growing season in St. Paul

Gaillardia is an easy-to-grow perennial that puts on a burst of color throughout the summer months. With a few simple preparations, you can set up your plants to survive winter's chill and come back healthy in springtime. Learn how to care for your blanket flowers during the winter in this guide. Read more now.

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Learn more about ‘Fireworks’ wrinkle-leaved goldenrod and how to grow it

Learn about wild bleeding heart, an underappreciated native perennial

Learn about this beautiful, cold-hardy, and deer-resistant plant that does well in dry shade

Learn more about frostweed, a native woodland plant, including tips on how to grow it

A look back at the changing seasons in St. Paul

Tough plants that stand up to dry conditions

If you love succulents, you'll also want to be sure they're safe for your cats and dogs. The good news is you don't have to choose, since plenty of succulents are nontoxic to pets. Decorate with confidence, without worrying when a curious pet takes a nibble. Discover 15 of the best pet-safe succulents in this guide.

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The farmhouse could wait; Laura Grimm had 11 acres to reclaim and a flower farm to build

Give shade containers a fresh look with 4 distinctive foliage plants that can also make the transition indoors

From colorful rosettes to long-lasting blooms, discover what makes bromeliads so captivating and how to help them thrive at home

A few colorful views from a garden in Sterling Heights

Your boysenberry bushes provided tasty sweet-tart berries through the summer, and now they’ve died back. You know they’re going to return in the spring – as long as you can keep them warm this winter. But how do you do that? What steps are involved? Learn everything you need to know in our guide. Read more.

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Finding snakes in your garden can be downright terrifying. But is it possible to keep them out by growing certain plants? Learn what the science actually says, which plants have the most serpent-repelling capabilities, how to use them, and maybe even consider whether deterring snakes is the right move. Read more now.

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Bee cups are a smaller take on the bee bath, providing both beauty and decoration to planters and ... Read More

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Yucca is a drought-tolerant succulent that thrives in hot climates, making it ideal for water-wise gardens. Perfect for xeriscaping and container gardening, these plants are low-maintenance while adding a dramatic statement to any space. Learn how to grow yucca plants in your landscape with this guide. Read more now.

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A little autumn beauty from the Pacific Northwest

Marvelously tough and typically unfussy, succulents get a little more needy once hot summer weather subsides and winter returns. From repotting to watering to pest control and more, learn how to steward your succulents through the chillier, darker season of winter. Read more about succulent winter care in our guide.

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With frost on the way, Ellen Goldfarb gathers the last blooms of the season from her New Jersey garden