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Crawlers vs. Climbers—Can You Guess the Habit of These Plants?
This quiz will test your knowledge on the growth habit of some of our favorite plants!
Essential Tips for Stress-Free Transplanting
Transplanting is stressful for plants. Follow these steps to ease the transition and reduce stress!
9 Drought Tolerant Plants
Beat the summer heat before it destroys your landscape by planting these drought-tolerant plants.
Anyone Can Grow Herbs!
You don’t need to be an expert gardener—or even have a garden at all—to grow these delicious herbs!
What Kind of Flower are You?
Find out which flower matches your personality with this quiz!
How to Use Strategic Planting to Keep Deer Out of Your Yard
A deer invasion can wreak havoc on your garden. Gently keep them away with deer-repellent plants.
Match the Plant to the Pollinator
Take this quiz to see how much you know about pollinators in the Midwest!
Stop the Mosquito Invasion with These Plants
Help ward off those annoying mosquitoes with these remarkable plants!
Am I A Fruit or a Vegetable?
There are lots of fruits out there masquerading as savory veggies, can you guess them all?
The Best Ground Cover Annuals
These annuals will quickly fill in gaps in your garden with beautiful blooms and gorgeous foliage.