Pine nuts are pricey for good reason. Learn which pine species are edible, how to harvest cones, grow your own pinyon or stone pine, and store the seeds.
Phlox covers very different plants. See how tall garden, creeping, and woodland types each need different care, plus how to beat powdery mildew.
Pieris japonica gives you spring flowers and fiery new foliage, but only in acidic soil and partial shade. Here is how to plant, prune, and grow it well.
Pimento is the sweet red pepper in olives and pimento cheese. Learn to grow it from seed, ripen it deep red, harvest, then roast, peel, and preserve the crop.
A pine cone is far more than decoration. Learn what a pine cone really is, how its scales open and close, why some wait for fire, and how to use them at home.
A persimmon tree gives glowing fall fruit, but the wrong pick puckers your mouth. Learn American vs Asian types, astringent vs not, planting, and harvest.
Perlite stops potting mix turning soggy or compacted. Learn what perlite is, how it boosts drainage and aeration, perlite vs vermiculite, and how much to add.
Periwinkle is a tough evergreen ground cover that carpets dry shade fast, but its vigor can turn invasive. Here is how to plant it and keep it in check.
Petunias bloom from spring to frost, but fade by midsummer if you get sun, water, or feeding wrong. Learn the types, care basics, and how to fix legginess.
Perennial plants return year after year, but most bloom only briefly and take three seasons to hit their stride. Learn how to choose, design, and grow them.
The peperomia plant is easy and pet-safe, yet many are overwatered to death. Learn the light, water, soil, and troubleshooting basics to keep it thriving.
Pergola ideas work best when design, materials, and climbing plants like wisteria, roses, and grapevine combine to turn a bare frame into a shady canopy.