Vines are a great way to add a vertical element to the garden or cover up an eyesore. But waiting for vines to grow in can be annoying when you want fences, arbors, or trellises covered ASAP! In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares 21 top picks for fast-growing vines that will trail, tumble, and crawl at speeds even the most impatient gardener will appreciate.
For the newbie gardener, there are lots of garden terms to come to terms with. Have you ever wondered what makes a perennial a perennial? And what makes an annual an annual? And what in the world are biennials and ephemerals!? Garden expert Christina Conner breaks down what each of these terms means and what some common examples of each.
Who doesn’t love a beautiful vine tumbling over a wall or climbing up a trellis? While beautiful, not all vines play nicely with others. In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares 11 vines to avoid in your garden.
Carrots are a cool-season favorite for the spring or fall vegetable garden. But carrots can sometimes be oddly shaped - maybe they’re growing legs, have hairy roots, or are bunched together in a mss that hardly looks like a carrot. Garden expert Christina Conner shares nine reasons why your carrots may be oddly shaped or deformed and how to fix it.
Salt burn is a condition that has many causes that may damage or kill plants. But what exactly causes this condition? And is it treatable? Gardening expert Christina Conner explains what exactly salt burn is, how it happens, what symptoms to look for, and how to prevent and treat it.
Petunias are a popular annual for a reason - they’re colorful, showy, heat-tolerant, and easy to grow. With the right plant selection and a few tricks up your sleeve, you can grow truly massive petunias. Whether you plant them in the ground, in containers, or in hanging baskets, huge petunias are a showstopper. Garden expert Christina Conner shares five tips for growing massive petunias.
Much like a chef has a favorite knife, every gardener has a favorite tool. The key to their longevity and effectiveness lies in how well they’re taken care of. Well-maintained and cleaned tools also limit disease spread in the garden, leading to healthier and happier plants. In this article, gardening expert and hori-hori aficionado Christina Conner shares some of her top tips for taking great care of your garden tools.
Many of the tropical plants we know and love today as annuals and houseplants originated in the understories of tropical rainforests. For the tropical shade garden, there is no shortage of shade-loving perennial plants. In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares some of her top tropical picks for the shade garden.
With summer in full swing, the heat may be stressing out your once beautiful hanging baskets. Some plants handle heat better than others. In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares some of her top picks for hanging basket plants that can handle even the hottest summer days.
Midsummer is a time of rest, excitement, and relaxation all in one! But our annual plants usually start to look a bit scraggly and unsightly as hot summer days wane on. In this article, garden expert Christina Conner shares her top tips for helping your annuals look their best well into the dog days of summer.
Love the look of lush tropical plants but live in a climate where it snows? Turns out, many plants can lend a tropical look to your garden in the summertime! In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares some of her top picks for tropical-looking plants that grow in cold climates.
‘King Tut’ grass is a unique tropical plant with a storied history. These plants are striking additions to annual planters, bog gardens, and indoors as houseplants. In this article, garden expert Christina Conner outlines how to care for these beautiful plants.