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Close-up look at a sunflower bloom in a a terracotta pot
For a Pro-Approved Beginner Plant Project, Grow Potted Sunflowers
You might think of sunflowers as being giant and unwieldy, but certain varieties are perfect for containers. Here’s what to know.
Jennifer Prince
Aug 23, 2024
The Very Last Thing You Should Do with Berry Containers
It’s brilliant (and cute)!
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 22, 2025
My Moon Garden Is the Perfect Summerween DIY
Yes, it's possible to make a garden in a small Brooklyn apartment — even with my not-so-green thumb.
Kelsey Legg
Jul 19, 2025
Costco Shoppers Are Buying Multiple of These Giant Succulent and Cacti Planters
And they’re under $100.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 18, 2025
Martha Stewart (and Her Pro Gardeners) Swear by This $30 Japanese Tool
Martha bought one for everyone on her gardening team.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 17, 2025
This Tiny Project Makes My Backyard Feel Like a Dreamy Fairy-Tale Escape
You can do this little DIY in less than 1 square foot.
Cori Sears
Jul 15, 2025
Costco’s 2-in-1 Plant Combo Brings Tropical Vibes to Your Home (for Under $70)
Ficus meets pothos in this gorgeous planter.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 14, 2025
This Well-Loved Portable Fire Pit Is Majorly Discounted for Prime Day
It’s smokeless!
Megan Gray
Jul 11, 2025
Shoppers Say IKEA's $39 Gardening Accessory Is Versatile Enough to Be Used Insid
Yet it’s so simple and affordable.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 11, 2025
The On-Sale Planter Everyone Will Think You Scored at an Antique Market
And it’s under $150.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 9, 2025
This 3-Piece Patio Set Is So Small-Space-Friendly (and It’s on Sale for Prime Day!)
I could sit on this with an iced tea and a book all day.
Emma Coburn
Jul 8, 2025
The On-Sale Planter Everyone Will Think You Scored at an Antique Market
It looks like a genuine antique!
Olivia Harvey
Jul 7, 2025
These Beautiful Ceramic Planters Take Up Zero Floor Space (and Even Work Outdoors)
I want them in both colors and sizes!
Emma Coburn
Jul 5, 2025
7 Brilliant Gardening Tips You’ll Want to Steal from Apartment Therapy Tours
Borrow ideas from these renters and homeowners — and see their gardens.
Sarah Everett
Jun 29, 2025
I Sent Photos of My Plants to a Pro — Here's What She Said to Fix
Her tips surprised me!
Kelly Dawson
Jun 27, 2025
Fans Are Begging to “Get on the List” for These Martha Stewart-Approved Roses
It’s worth the wait — the scent alone is enchanting!
Olivia Harvey
Jun 27, 2025
Costco Is Selling a Plant That’ll Totally Bring Tropical Summer Vibes Indoors
So many varieties to choose from!
Olivia Harvey
Jun 26, 2025
IKEA Is Selling a $25 Tabletop Greenhouse That “Exceeded Expectations”
It’s great for plants and for display!
Olivia Harvey
Jun 25, 2025
These DIY Outdoor Lights Are Made with 3 Surprising Thrift Store Staples
They’re so easy to DIY.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 20, 2025
IKEA Is Selling a “Beautiful” Plant Pot, and People Are Buying Multiple
It’s currently 50% off.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 18, 2025
Wayfair's Big Outdoor Sale Will Turn Your Space Into an Oasis
Finds start at just $3.
Megan Gray
Jun 16, 2025
It’s Your Last Chance to Buy This Retro IKEA Garden Gem (Now 40% off!)
There’s no restock on the horizon, so get it while you can.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 13, 2025
Less Is More When It Comes to Plant Styling, According to This Master Gardener
Intentionality is key.
Cori Sears
Jun 12, 2025
This Renter-Friendly IKEA Hack Turns Any Balcony into a Greenhouse
You can pack an impressive number of plants into this little space.
Sarah Everett
Jun 11, 2025
This $15 IKEA Kitchen Find Is Actually a Patio Superhero (It’s Adorable!)
One TikToker calls the beverage dispenser “the unhung hero of summer.”
Sarah Everett
Jun 6, 2025
I’m Stealing Martha Stewart’s Tip to “Decorate Any Outdoor Space”
You can grab a nearly identical one from Wayfair.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 6, 2025
My Mom Swears This $40 Tool Makes Gardening So Much Easier
It serves so many purposes.
Morgan Pryor
May 28, 2025
My Mom's Secret to Making Her Yard Look Perfect? This 2-in-1 Amazon Gadget
It makes upkeep easier.
Morgan Pryor
May 27, 2025
Here’s Where You Can Find Gardening Supplies for Basically Free This Summer
You can score seeds, tools, and more.
Karli Edmondson-Matthews
May 15, 2025
We Asked 5 Master Gardeners What Plants They'll Never Use in Their Own Homes
Is your favorite on the list?
Brittany Leitner
May 20, 2025
The Only Pair of Pruners You’ll Ever Need, According to a Gardening Pro
The tree and shrubs manager at Swansons Nursery in Seattle, Washington, has 13 years of experience, and here is his recommendation.
Karli Edmondson-Matthews
May 19, 2025
This Flower Could Be Secretly Sabotaging Your Bouquet
It’s beautiful, but it might be the reason for other wilting flowers.
Sarah Everett
May 18, 2025
This $40 Garden Bed "Could Not Be More Perfect," According to Shoppers
It's over half off!
Morgan Pryor
May 15, 2025
People Are Buying This Double-Duty Outdoor Furniture Gem for Parties
It's highly multifunctional!
Megan Gray
May 15, 2025
This Genius Hack Helps Me Fill Large Planters Practically for Free
Bonus: You’ll be recycling while you’re at it!
Ashley Poskin
May 14, 2025
This DIYer Turned a Pallet into a Gorgeous Planter in 20 Minutes
No formal measuring required!
Olivia Harvey
May 12, 2025
4 Ways My Nana Inspired My Love of Gardening — and the Earth
Nana Rose has a succulent she ironically named Petunia; a collective, wild rosebush, called Abigail, and a lavender cluster dubbed Lavender Lass.
Rose Morrison
May 11, 2025
You've Been Planting Your Tomatoes All Wrong
It only takes a few minutes
Alyssa Longobucco
May 9, 2025
Never Throw Away Boring Plastic Plant Hangers Again With This "Genius" Trick
Instead of throwing plastic plant hangers away, simply transform them into something stylish.
Olivia Harvey
May 8, 2025
This $13 Cult-Favorite Trader Joe’s Gem Is Back in Stock
The peonies have returned!
Olivia Harvey
May 7, 2025
This Raised Garden Bed Is “Perfect” for Beginners and Small Spaces
No tools required.
Britt Franklin
Apr 29, 2025
This Chic Planter So Roomy and It Only Cost $21 (It Sold 49 Times in 5 Days!)
Plus, it’ll go with any aesthetic.
Abby Monteil
Apr 28, 2025
For Just $30 This Brilliant Planter Brings Fresh Herbs to Any-Sized Home
You can grow five different plants at once.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 27, 2025
My Mom and Grandpa Swear This $28 Tool Makes Weeding 10x Easier
It's their pro secret.
Morgan Pryor
Apr 24, 2025
IKEA Is Selling the Cutest Planter for Only $15
It’s perfect for a patio or a windowsill!
Lara Walsh
Apr 24, 2025
My Grandpa’s Trick to Healthy Roses Can Be Found in the Produce Aisle
Hint: It involves a pit stop at the grocery store.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 22, 2025
Aldi’s $40 Raised Planter Is Back in Stock and People Are So Excited
Grab one before they’re gone!
Olivia Harvey
Apr 21, 2025
This Antique-Looking Anthropologie Planter Is “A Textured Eye-Catcher”
It’ll get better and better as time goes by.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 18, 2025
“Cut and Come Again” Flowers Are My Secret to a Garden That Blooms All Summer Long
They barely take any work.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 17, 2025
These Flowers at Costco Are Some of the Most Gorgeous I’ve Ever Seen
They can be delivered straight to your door.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 17, 2025
Trader Joe’s Beloved $13 Succulent Baskets Are Back, and I’m Snagging One
Pick one up for the plant person in your life.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 15, 2025
This IKEA Plant Stand Will Totally Up Your Windowsill Styling Game
There’s a reason this IKEA plant stand has 75-plus 5-star reviews.
Jessie Quinn
Apr 14, 2025
Anthropologie Shoppers “Adore” This Scalloped Pot, and I Totally Get It
It comes in three colors, and I can’t pick a favorite!
Olivia Harvey
Apr 11, 2025
You Can Garden Like Joanna Gaines with These Flower Seeds from Magnolia
The packaging doubles as decor.
Nikol Slatinska
Apr 11, 2025
My Mom and Grandma Garden All Day Long, and This $23 Tool Is Their Pro Secret
It does it all — and it looks so cool!
Morgan Pryor
Apr 10, 2025
It’s Your Last Chance to Buy This Shade of the Beloved $6 IKEA Planter
This is your last chance to buy this color.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 10, 2025
Your Spring Plants Definitely Need This Huge $74 Planter
It’s a bestseller!
Nikol Slatinska
Apr 10, 2025
I’m Running — No, Sprinting — to Trader Joe’s to Get This $6 Spring Find
The bunnies are officially back!
Olivia Harvey
Apr 9, 2025
My Father-in-Law’s Kind-of-Gross Gardening Secret Has Worked for Decades
His garden is the envy of the neighborhood.
Karli Edmondson-Matthews
Apr 8, 2025
People Are Buying Multiple of These Gigantic Costco Planters and I Get Why
NEWS
They’re only $85!
Olivia Harvey
Apr 7, 2025
Martha Stewart’s “Right Plant, Right Place” Strategy Transformed My Spring Garden Plans
Let the queen of gardening guide you.
Jennifer Prince
Apr 6, 2025
“Chaos Gardening” Is the Effortless Gardening Trend to Try This Spring — Here’s How to Start
Simply sprinkle and enjoy.
Alyssa Longobucco
Mar 30, 2025
The “Plate Method” Is Your Secret to Planning the Perfect Veggie Garden
Your green-thumb summer awaits.
Brittany Leitner
Mar 22, 2025
I “Shopped” My Local Library for My Spring Garden (It’s Free!)
Officially the easiest way to become a green thumb.
Jennifer Prince
Mar 17, 2025
West Elm’s New Rolling Plant Stand Is a Must-Have for Small Spaces
It could also double as a tiny side table.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 16, 2025
Aldi’s New $13 Rattan Plant Stand Looks 4x the Price
It’s high-end boho without the high cost.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 13, 2025
This Unexpected Thrift Store Find Will Totally Transform Your Patio
This DIY is ingenious!
Olivia Harvey
Mar 8, 2025
Aldi Has Potted Plants for Less Than $4 Each, & They’re Flying Off Shelves
As if you needed an excuse to take another trip to Aldi.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 6, 2025
This Gorgeous Aldi Plant Find Is Just $5 (It’s Perfect for Spring, but Hurry!)
Warm weather is just ahead.
Olivia Harvey
Feb 25, 2025
Costco Has Gorgeous Tulip Bulbs for Under $20 Right Now (They Bloom for Weeks!)
Spring has sprung at Costco!
Olivia Harvey
Feb 23, 2025
How I Keep 24 Plants Alive on Vacation as a Pro Plant Writer
It’s all about preparation.
Jessie Quinn
Feb 12, 2025
6 Tiny Plant Habits to Help Your Indoor Greenery Thrive
You'll be so glad you did!
Jessie Quinn
Feb 12, 2025