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Plants are an important addition to every home. Get expert gardening and plant care advice, the best houseplant recommendations, plant decorating ideas and more.

Gardening

How to Start Your Own Wildflower Garden

This low-maintenance, low-cost gardening option is so charming.

Lara Buchar

July 25, 2024

person mowing their dandelion-filled yard

Green Living

The Surprising Reason Why You Shouldn’t Mow Your Dandelions

Summer is in full swing and dandelions are taking over your yard. You want to get rid of them, but should you?

Doug Murray

July 24, 2024

Plants

All About Interior Plant Design and How It Can Transform a Space

Discover how greenery can transform any space, improve your air quality and create a tranquil atmosphere.

Doug Murray

July 22, 2024

Outdoors and Plants

How to Plant and Grow Cedars and Shrubs Right in Your Yard

Our guide to adding low-maintenance cedar trees to your yard as stand alone features, privacy hedges or potted arrangements.

Doug Murray

July 10, 2024

Outdoors

The Best Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Out of Your Patio This Summer

Find natural ways to keep pests away from your patio with these tips from Backyard Builds’ Brian McCourt.

Brian McCourt

June 24, 2024

Woman relaxing on deck chair in a no-grass backyard, reading a book with her cat watching as featured in HGTV.ca's The Best Ways to Pull Off a No-Grass Backyard

Outdoors and Plants

The Best Ways to Pull Off a No-Grass Backyard

Pulling off a no-grass backyard can be simple with these creative landscape design ideas

Emma Yardley

June 21, 2024

A bright bouquet of wildflowers in a clear vase

Plants

10 Secrets to Make Your Cut Flowers Last Way Longer

These tips will keep your cut flowers in bloom for days longer than before.

Lydia Hrycko

May 23, 2024

Wooden planter and plant stand on patio table

DIY Projects

This DIY Raised Small Planter Is a Gardener’s Dream

With patio season upon us, this DIY plant stand and planter is what you need.

Courtney Ryall

May 16, 2024

Gardening

10 Tropical Plants That Will Thrive in Canadian Gardens

Nothing’s better than a tropical vacation, but the next best thing is a mini oasis in your own backyard.

Amanda Roberts

May 7, 2024

Beautiful backyard wood patio eating area featuring The Home Depot’s Hampton Bay Claxton Steel 5-Piece Patio Sectional Dining Set and Grey Stripe Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug, two potted plants, white and red throw pillows, a woven throw, a white boarded exterior wall with black double doors and two cylindrical exterior lights, a barbeque, and a patch of grass

Outdoors

10 Fresh Outdoor Living Trends for 2024

Put these outdoor living trends at the top of your summer space's wishlist.

Emma Yardley

May 2, 2024

Plants

Do Plants Have Feelings? Here’s What We Know

Many gardeners swear talking to their plants can actually help them grow — we're here to find out if it is in fact true.

Lydia Hrycko

April 26, 2024

A beautiful pasta-themed print from online retailer Etsy

Trends

Etsy Reveals Their Hottest Shopping Trends for 2024

Etsy has officially launched their spring and summer trend guide for 2024 and it's blooming with personality.

dylan munoz

April 11, 2024