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What one gardener may welcome, another will criticize. Star of Bethlehem plants are a great example. If the plant is rampant in unwanted spaces. you may need to step in.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Is lily of the valley invasive? Lily of the valley is a perennial plant that grows from stem-like underground rhizomes that spread horizontally, often with amazing speed. It also reproduces from seeds. Exactly how invasive is lily of the valley anyway? Find out here.

By Mary H. Dyer

It's classified as a toxic weed, so you'll need to control Italian Arum before it takes control of your garden.

By Bonnie L. Grant

If ornamental alliums are so practical and attractive, how could there be any problems with ornamental alliums in the garden? Not all allium varieties are well-behaved. Some become weeds that are nearly impossible to get rid of. Learn more in this article.

By Mary H. Dyer

An elephant ear plant indoors? Create a dramatic indoor focal point in a large room with this mega-leaf tropical plant. You can grow it as a houseplant if you give it warmth and light.

By Amy Grant

Beautiful dahlias are a favorite garden flower, and properly storing dahlia tubers in the winter will guarantee their brilliant summer blooms year after year.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Growing a caladium indoors is a treat for devoted houseplant parents. With its colorful leaves and indirect light needs, a caladium is a lovely indoor addition.

By Tonya Barnett

Proper watering, the right temperature and neutral soil helps a canna lily thrive. Learn all about good canna care.

By Nikki Tilley

The large floppy leaves of elephant ear plants are a great tropical touch in a garden where the soil is rich and water is plentiful.

By Nikki Tilley

Transplanting iris is a normal part of iris care. When well cared for, iris plants will need divided on a regular basis. So when is the best time to transplant and how should it be done? Read this article to find out.

By Heather Rhoades

Multi-patterned caladiums are a firm favorite both in the garden and in indoor containers. Find out how to grow your own ‘elephant ears’ and get the most from these tropical beauties

By Tonya Barnett

Learning how to take care of tulips will make adding these flowers to your garden easy. This article will provide tips for growing and planting tulip bulbs.

By Heather Rhoades

By growing Grecian windflowers, you can add a pretty new perennial to your garden. This spring bulb comes in range of colors, providing low clumps of blooms that easily fit into a variety of garden types and climates. Learn more in this article.

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Looking like a giant snowdrop, Ornithogalum candicans lights up summer borders. Find out how to grow summer hyacinth for bright white blooms.

By Tonya Barnett

Plant Fritillaria prersica bulbs in garden beds, rock gardens or borders adds a unique look and striking colors.

By Mary Ellen Ellis