Fall is the best season to plant tulips. The bulbs will grow roots and establish themselves so they can brave the oncoming winter. Learn how to plant your tulips with this ultimate guide from backyard bulb grower Jerad Bryant.
Unruly and aggressive, invasive plants blanket the ground with dense growth. They displace native plant species and harm ecosystems over time. Don’t let them grow in your yard, or they’ll quickly spread out of control! Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to learn how to remove invasive plants from your property.
Maples come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and varieties! There are more than you can count. Former nurseryman Jerad Bryant includes 11 of the most spectacular maples on this list. These maple tree varieties appreciate a fall planting, and they’ll fill your yard with color next spring.
Deer are pesky pests in ornamental gardens! They’ll eat everything in sight and turn a blooming garden into a wasteland. Don’t try to protect your choice plants; instead, grow bulbs that deer dislike to discourage them from entering the garden. Former nurseryman Jerad Bryant shares 11 bulbs that deer tend to avoid.
Snowdrops are among the first flowering bulbs to emerge in the spring. They, as their name suggests, pop up when snow still lies on the ground. Their white-green flowers and strappy green leaves fill the yard with color and texture. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for these gorgeous bulbs alongside snowdrop enthusiast Jerad Bryant.
The end of summer is the perfect time to think about next year’s garden. Plant crocus in the fall, and you’ll have a bountiful garden full of blooms next year. Or, grow autumn flowering crocus for blooms this season! No matter which crocus you’re growing, these five expert tips will help you with the planting process.
Don’t let pests and diseases fester over the winter. Use expert cleanup practices to rid them from the garden so they stay away this season and the next. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in tackling the essential fall garden cleanup chores.
Mums, or chrysanthemums, bloom in full at the end of the growing season. Their colorful buds provide a showstopping display of color; use some tricks to extend these blooms as long as possible. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares expert tips for extending mum blooms with pinching and deadheading.
Fall isn’t the only season for red leaves. Some trees have them year-round! Then, the red-leaf trees turn brilliant colors in autumn. Scatter them about the yard to brighten up the space, or use one as a focal point in the garden. Join former nurseryman Jerad Bryant to discover 11 trees with red leaves all year.
Depending on where you live, you may be able to plant vegetables this October for harvests during the cold months! Start some from seeds and others from starts. Find out which ones to plant alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Herbs aren’t the only plants a witch should grow. Consider the magical elements of houseplants! They’ll influence your energies, lifting you up when you’re down and bringing you back to Earth when you’re in the clouds. Self-proclaimed witch Jerad Bryant shares 17 of the best houseplants to grow.
Most plants prefer pruning after they bloom, or in late winter and early spring. Fall pruning is a rare occurrence! If you’re wondering which shrubs you should prune now, wonder no more. These are the 11 shrubs that benefit from fall pruning, with guidelines on how to do it.