Leek OverviewDESCRIPTIONLeeks are like delicate onions. They add their rich but subtle flavor to everything from creamy sauces to soups...
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This popular herb is most loved for its refreshing scent and long-lasting flowers that attract pollinators. PHOTO: MATTHEW BENSON When...
Read MoreHow to Plant and Grow Larkspur
Add this classic annual to your garden for spectacular cut flowers.PHOTO: BHG / EVGENIYA VLASOVALarkspur (Consolida ajacis) is a classic cottage garden staple...
Read MoreHow to Plant and Grow Lantana
Lantana is the solution for the hot, dry spots in your garden.For those hot, dry spots in your garden where...
Read MoreHow to Plant and Grow Kalanchoe
You'll have blooms for several weeks with this houseplant. In tropical environments, kalanchoe thrives in outdoor garden beds, but gardeners...
Read MoreHow to Plant and Grow Lamb’s Ear
As its name suggests, this perennial has soft, fuzzy leaves that feel like you're petting a baby sheep. The leaves...
Read MoreHow to Plant, Grow, and Care for Korean Rock Ferns
This small fern will make a pretty addition to your houseplant collection or outdoor garden. PHOTO: DAVID J. STANG Korean...
Read MoreHow to Plant and Grow Juniper
These tough evergreen shrubs come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit almost any landscape. Versatile and tough,...
Read MoreHow to Plant and Grow Jostaberries
Get essential tips for planting, growing, and harvesting cold-hardy and productive jostaberries. PHOTO: FLOWERPHOTOS / GETTY IMAGES Deep purple jostaberries...
Read MoreHow to Plant and Grow Joe Pye Weed
This native perennial attracts lots of pollinators to its large flowers.Joe Pye weed is a statement piece in any garden....
Read MoreHow to Plant and Grow Jicama
This sweet root vegetable tastes a little like an apple.PHOTO: BENTABOE / GETTY IMAGESJicama, a vegetable primarily grown and eaten south...
Read MoreJerusalem Artichoke
Jerusalem Artichoke OverviewDESCRIPTIONSurprise! Jerusalem artichoke is neither an artichoke nor from Jerusalem. Instead, it's a member of the sunflower family...
Read MoreHow to Plant and Grow Jasmine
Nothing tops the delightfully fragrant addition of jasmine to the garden.Few plants are as well-known for their intoxicating fragrance as...
Read MoreHow to Plant and Grow Jade Plant
Meet the easy-to-grow succulent that can live for decades and grow quite large when cared for properly.A branched, succulent shrub,...
Read MoreJacob’s Ladder
Add a splash of blue to your shade garden with this pretty perennial.Colorful CombinationsThe flower color is primarily blue, but...
Read MoreJack-in-the-Pulpit
This perennial is perfect for damp soil conditions.Colorful CombinationsJack-in-the-pulpit blooms in spring. Its intricate, cuplike flowers have a hooded top...
Read MoreIrish Moss
Irish Moss OverviewDESCRIPTIONTraffic-friendly Irish moss is a great little plant for blanketing the ground around flagstones or along the edges...
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