Plants & Growing ideas

Learn what to plant and how to keep it growing. This section has plant guides for beginners, from container vegetables and balcony herbs to hydrangeas, tulips, zinnias and hostas in pots. You will find shade garden tips, ground covers, herb pairings and plants for the bedroom. Short on space? Grow vegetables in buckets or train squash up a trellis.

Not sure when to sow? Use the vegetable planting calendar. Check your hardiness zone first, and make sure a plant is safe if you have pets.