Nature's Canvas: Exploring

Trees, Flowers &

Landscapes

Your award-winning resource for plant identification and landscape design

inspiration. With comprehensive guides covering 2,500+ plant species and

150+ landscape designs, we help 500,000+ monthly visitors transform

ordinary spaces into extraordinary gardens.

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Majestic Trees: From Seedling to Canopy

Seedling Stage

The critical first year where proper soil, light,

and water determine future growth. Our guides

detail ideal conditions for 1,200+ species across

all USDA zones.

Young Tree Care

Formative years requiring strategic pruning

and protection. Learn specialized techniques

for encouraging strong structure and

preventing common diseases.

Mature Management

Maintaining healthy established trees through

seasonal care. Our interactive calendar

provides customized maintenance schedules

for your specific species and region.

Conservation

Protecting endangered varieties facing

extinction. Discover how home gardeners can

participate in preservation efforts and

contribute to biodiversity.

Flowering Wonders: Colors Through the

Seasons

Winter Blooms

Discover cold-hardy varieties that

provide color when you need it most.

Hellebores

Winter jasmine

Witch hazel

Spring Explosion

The classic flowering season with

endless possibilities.

Tulips and daffodils

Flowering trees

Native wildflowers

Summer Stunners

Heat-tolerant varieties that thrive in

challenging conditions.

Drought-resistant perennials

Pollinator favorites

Long-blooming varieties

Fall Favorites

Plants that extend the garden season

with late color.

Asters and chrysanthemums

Ornamental grasses

Berrying shrubs

Landscape Design: Creating

Your Outdoor Sanctuary

Assess Your Space

Analyze existing conditions including soil, sunlight, and drainage

patterns. Our interactive site assessment tool helps identify

opportunities and constraints for your unique property.

Create Your Vision

Define your style and functional needs. Browse our gallery of 50+

downloadable landscape plans for inspiration, customizable for your

specific lot size and climate zone.

Select Plants & Materials

Choose the right elements for long-term success. Our

compatibility checker ensures your selections will thrive together,

while material calculators help estimate quantities and costs.

Install & Maintain

Transform plans into reality with our DIY guides or contractor

recommendations. Then keep your landscape thriving with

customized seasonal maintenance schedules.