Lynn Coulter

What florals and greenery did the experts think were worth highlighting this year? These outstanding perennials, edibles and annuals are easy to grow in gardens and landscapes.
Garden Stars
Influential people and trends are announced every year, like Time's Person of the Year and Pantone's Color of the Year. And your favorite gardening brands have noticed; many think exceptionally beautiful, flavorful and easy-to-grow plants deserve recognition, too. We've rounded up 12 of the best that these...

I’ve always heard that you shouldn’t put a $10 plant in a ten-cent hole, and it's true. Even the best plant can't thrive in a hole that isn’t big enough for its root system. Roots need water, nutrients and oxygen. When the roots have filled up the original hole, they'll stretch out into the surrounding soil, but if that soil is too hard to penetrate, the roots will grow around each other in snarls and tangles. At best, the plant keeps growing, but it’s stunted. At worst, it dies.

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When did little Laurel, Mississippi, become a don't-miss destination? The answer: When Ben and Erin Napier, hosts of three popular HGTV shows, focused their talents on its historic charm.

When Ben and Erin Napier brought their renovation and design skills to HGTV, their small town, Laurel, Mi...

See a 'My Lottery Dream Home' Mega-Mansion With David Bromstad's Biggest Budget Yet

Explore lakefront homes with a buyer who invested in biotech and landed the biggest budget in My Lottery Dream Home history.

Keep your plants happier and healthier with these dos and don'ts for using mulch in the garden.

Learn how HGTV hosts Izzy and Lilly Battres of "Izzy Does It "met and built Battres Construction, their family renovation and design business in Southern California.

Explore the hidden gems of each state: towns with quaint shops and restaurants, fascinating histories, fun experiences and natural beauty.
The Beauty of Small Towns
There's something special about small towns. Whether it's the simplicity, the character or the people, they are a quintessential part of American life. Dig into the best kept secrets of each state with this list of the most charming small towns across the US.

Learn how to protect your packages and keep your deliveries safe from sticky-fingered thieves.

The Grinch isn't the only one who wants to steal Christmas. Like the furry, green grump from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, written by Theodor Seuss Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss) and made into a 2000 film, porch pirates steal your joy by snatching packages right off your porch. And they do this every day, not just during the holidays.

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Natural. Timeless. Relaxed. Gardens that look lived-in are trending as more of us crave beautiful outdoor spaces that are easy to maintain and delightful to use.

Lived-In Gardens Are Blossoming
Trendspotters such as Garden Media Group are seeing a move toward lived-in gardens — casual, comfortable places to relax and connect with nature. Whether they're open to the public or in...

Dogs are some of our most beloved animal companions. But not all breeds are the easiest dogs to train, and if they’re not well-behaved, they can be a huge source of stress. Without owners learning how to train a dog and teaching their pets the basics, dogs can have all sorts of unwanted behaviors, like barking, pulling on the leash, destroying items in the house and not socializing well with people or other animals. This sadly contributes to m...

Some gardeners wait to winterize their rose bushes until they're completely dormant in late fall. But a sudden cold snap can cause serious damage. That's why winterizing roses is important. Start prepping them in late summer or early fall to help them survive winter's low temperatures, harsh winds and cycles of thawing and refreezing.

Some roses bloom once a year while others rebloom throughout the growing season. Prepare your rose bushes for winter by continuing to water them, but stop ferti...

The CEO of Encore Consulting Services shares his favorite restaurants, shops and splurges in Chamblee, Georgia.

Teal flowers and foliage are rare in nature, but this striking blue-green shade is taking root in home decor and gardens.

When it's time to turn over a new leaf, choose one that's teal. This stunning blend of blue and green is rare in plants, but its calming effect and sophisticated feel have made it the 2025 Color of the Year, chosen by Garden Media Group, a lawn and garden PR and ma...

When did little Laurel, Mississippi, become a don't-miss destination? The answer: When Ben and Erin Napier, hosts of three popular HGTV shows, focused their talents on its historic charm.

When Ben and Erin Napier brought their renovation and design skills to HGTV, their small town, Laurel, Mississippi, got a big boost. The couple co-host HGTV's Home Town, set in Laurel, as well as two spin-offs, Home Town Takeover and Home Town Kickstart, that featur...