Dracaena care comes down to bright indirect light, the right amount of clean water, and good drainage. Here is how to grow this tough, easy houseplant.
A dogwood tree rewards good placement and punishes bad. Learn how to choose the right type, plant it at the right depth, water it, and fix one not blooming.
Dipladenia rewards little fuss with nonstop trumpet blooms, but soggy soil and frost kill it. Learn to water, feed, overwinter, and tell it from mandevilla.
Desert rose (Adenium obesum) looks unkillable, yet one soggy week rots its caudex. Master the gritty mix, seasonal watering, sun, and feeding for blooms.
Dianthus care comes down to full sun, sharp drainage, and a shear after bloom. Learn which pinks return each year, overwinter by zone, and renew woody plants.
Dieffenbachia care comes down to a few simple habits that keep this tropical houseplant lush for years, from light and watering to fixing yellow leaves.
Dill bolts to seed fast, leaving little to harvest. Learn when to sow, how to keep plants leafy longer, and how to use dill weed and seed in the kitchen.
The deodar cedar is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant Himalayan evergreen, but soggy soil kills it fast. Learn how to plant, site, and care for this conifer.
Delphinium has a name for being fussy and short-lived, but the right soil, sun, and early staking turn these towering spires into a border star for years.
Dahlia flowers bloom from midsummer to frost, but rotted tubers and floppy, flowerless plants frustrate gardeners. Learn to plant, feed, stake, and store them.
The daffodil flower is easy to grow, yet a few rules decide whether it reblooms. Learn when and how deep to plant, watering, and after-bloom care.
A cypress tree can fix a wet spot, screen a view, or add a slim accent, but only the right species suits your site. Learn how to choose, plant, and grow one.