Azaleas are blooming spectacles in the home garden. Most blossom in the spring, but special types like ‘Autumn Bonfire’ bloom from spring until fall! This reblooming azalea in the Encore® series is easy to care for and quick to establish. Learn how to cultivate it in your yard alongside azalea grower Jerad Bryant.
Clean and pristine gardens leave little room for wildlife. Help the local critters in your neighborhood by leaving dead wood for them to inhabit—all kinds of animals, from birds to bugs, frequent these woody habitats. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to learn how to create a log pile habitat in your yard.
Attract birds with plants that offer them food, shelter, and a nesting site. Local birds are a sign of a healthy ecosystem, and the garden is a good place to start helping them. These nine trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials are the perfect bird-attracting plants to grow in October.
Not all mulches are created equal! Some work better than others for specific yard projects. Which type to use, organic or synthetic, depends on your growing goals and your garden’s setup. Learn which is best for your yard alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Native plants are all the rage, and for good reason. Planting local species will help the pollinators, birds, and other wildlife that desperately need our help. Use the 70/30 native plant to non-native plant ratio for eco-friendly garden design.
The soil is alive! Underneath the surface lie worms, microbes, and critters that work in harmony. Don’t till the site and ruin the ecosystem; instead, use these no-till methods to boost your garden soil through fall and winter. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant for expert tips on soil building.
You don’t need tons of space to grow garlic. All you need is a planter! Gather your cloves, find some containers, and get ready to cultivate a successful home harvest. Learn how to grow garlic in pots alongside allium grower Jerad Bryant.
It’s best to buy seed garlic from reputable sources. Grocery store garlic may not sprout, as it’s sold for its storage quality and not its sprouting capabilities. Though it’s better to use seed cloves, it’s not impossible to grow garlic from the grocery store! Learn how to do it alongside garlic grower Jerad Bryant.
Hydrangea trees stand out from the crowd of shrubs in the home garden. They’re tall, stately, and impressive! Train one yourself, or find one ready-made at your local nursery. Former nurseryman Jerad Bryant shares how to plant, grow, and care for hydrangea trees throughout the year.
Square foot gardening promises maximum harvests from minimal space, but common mistakes can sabotage your yields. These errors range from soil issues to spacing problems, and fixing them makes the difference between disappointing crops and genuinely productive beds.
Whether you’ve got new blooms in spring or old ones in the fall, some light trimming keeps your hydrangea shrubs vigorous and productive. Learn how and when to trim the dry and brown flowers alongside seasoned landscaper Jerad Bryant.
If we all grew a tomato plant or two, we’d all have more homegrown tomatoes to enjoy! Although conditions in cities can be challenging for cultivation, there are ways to grow delicious vegetables and sweet fruits. Learn how to grow crops in the city with these urban agriculture techniques from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.