Chapter Three
Lawn and garden
Seeding, weeds, soil and plants: what to do, when to do it, and what to skip, so your lawn and garden look good with less effort.
Lawn care
1
Weeds and weed control
1
Vegetable gardens
1
Fruit and berries
2Apple Tree
Apple tree guide: best varieties, size and how long it takes to bear fruit, planting, pollination, pruning, growing from seed, fertilizer, diseases and sprays.
Updated October 25, 2026
How to Grow Strawberries
Learn how to grow strawberries in the ground, raised beds or pots. Plant at the right depth, pick a type, water well and get bigger, sweeter berries each year.
Updated October 22, 2026
Flowers and ornamentals
20
Bee Balm
Bee balm (Monarda) guide: types and varieties, colors, height, planting, sun, deadheading, cutting back, dividing, seeds, mildew, deer, tea and herbal uses.
Updated October 25, 2026
Butterfly Bush
Butterfly bush guide: dwarf and full-size varieties, colors, size, planting, sun, pruning and deadheading, winter care, propagation and whether it is invasive.
Updated October 25, 2026
Cherry Blossom Tree
Cherry blossom tree guide: types and colors, size, bloom time, meaning, planting, care, pruning, not blooming, cherries, lifespan, weeping and dwarf trees.
Updated October 25, 2026
Dogwood Tree
Dogwood tree guide: flowering vs kousa, white and pink varieties, size, zones, planting, sun, pruning, why it won't bloom, anthracnose, berries and meaning.
Updated October 25, 2026
Elephant Ear Plant
Elephant ear plant guide: Colocasia vs Alocasia, black and giant types, planting bulbs, sun and water, indoor care, winter storage, yellow leaves and toxicity.
Updated October 25, 2026
Fast Growing Trees
Fast growing trees by need: privacy, shade, evergreen, flowering, fruit and windbreak, with growth rates, zones, drawbacks, roots and how to grow them faster.
Updated October 25, 2026
Forget Me Not Flower
Forget me not flower guide: meaning and legend, types and colors, Alaska state flower, sun or shade, planting seeds, bloom time, spreading, pests, pet safety.
Updated October 25, 2026
Hibiscus Flower
Hibiscus flower guide: what it is, colors and types, meaning and symbolism, edible and tea uses, how long blooms last, care and why a hibiscus will not flower.
Updated October 25, 2026
How to Plant Lavender
Learn how to plant lavender in the ground, pots or from seed. Choose sun and drainage, get depth and spacing right, then water, prune and revive plants well.
Updated October 22, 2026
How to Plant Tulip Bulbs
Learn how to plant tulip bulbs in the ground or pots. Get timing, depth and spacing right, protect bulbs from animals and know what to do after they bloom.
Updated October 22, 2026
How to Prune Roses
Learn how to prune roses step by step. Get the timing right, make clean cuts, handle climbers and shrub roses, deadhead and prepare plants for winter safely.
Updated October 22, 2026
Lily Flower
Lily flower guide: true lilies vs lookalikes, types, colors, meaning, birth flowers, how to grow lilies, bloom time and why true lilies are deadly to cats.
Updated October 25, 2026
Magnolia Tree
Magnolia tree guide: southern, sweetbay, star and saucer types, dwarf picks like Little Gem, size, zones, planting, care, pruning, bloom time and problems.
Updated October 25, 2026
Morning Glory
Morning glory guide: flower and vine types, colors, how to plant seeds, trellis and care, bloom time, annual vs perennial, weedy vines, toxicity and meaning.
Updated October 25, 2026
November Birth Flower
The November birth flower is the chrysanthemum. Learn its meaning and colors, why peony is sometimes listed, tattoo and gift ideas, and how to grow it at home.
Updated October 22, 2026
Oak Tree
Oak tree guide: white vs red oak, main species, leaf and bark identification, size, growth rate, planting, pruning, acorns, oak wilt, diseases and meaning.
Updated October 25, 2026
Pine Tree
Pine tree guide: scientific name, types, identification, pine vs spruce vs fir vs cedar, growth rate and height, planting, pruning, brown needles and pests.
Updated October 25, 2026
Pink Flowers
Pink flowers list: perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, trees, vines and indoor plants, plus shades, meaning, and poisonous and edible pink flowers to know.
Updated October 25, 2026
Spider Lily
Spider lily guide: red spider lily (Lycoris) vs white Hymenocallis, colors, is the blue one real, its meaning, bloom time, planting bulbs, care and toxicity.
Updated October 25, 2026
Tiger Lily
Tiger lily guide: how to identify it, orange vs other colors, tiger lily vs daylily, planting bulbs, care, bloom time, bulbils, toxicity to cats and meaning.
Updated October 25, 2026
