Daffodils, in their trumpeted glory, usher in spring with a bright show. As the waves of gold, peach, and white fade to make way for warm-season blooms, it’s time to tuck them in for dormancy. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe reviews post-bloom cut-back for daffodils, where timing is the key in fostering next spring’s display.
Roses are resilient, productive flowering shrubs, ready to perform for years in the right growing environment. Beyond our control is the propensity of grafted roses to revert to their underlying rootstock. Gardening expert Katheine Rowe points to signs your rose is reverting, what to expect, and how to manage the internal horticultural conflict.
Basil is a highly rewarding, productive, and easy-care herb to grow. But, it’s also susceptible to common garden problems and has a couple all its own. To avoid declining leaves that deprive us of their bright flavor, gardening expert Katherien Rowe looks at the primary causes and remedies to revitalize the summertime favorite.
Late spring is asparagus season, when fresh shoots emerge in bundles for two months or so. If you aren’t growing asparagus yet, get planting now to enjoy the slow-to-mature but long-producing perennial in future seasons. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the best timing and how-tos when it comes to harvesting asparagus at peak readiness.
Peonies as cut flowers are among the most voluminous and unrivaled in the late spring display. With petal-packed blooms, a light fragrance, and a range of hues from the softest blush to scarlet, the beloved old garden perennials are a bouquet mainstay. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe to explore ways to make cut peonies last longer in the vase and make the most of a short but bloom-filled season.
Cascading petunias quickly fill a pot on their own or in complement to other summertime blooms and dynamic foliage. The versatile, long-blooming favorites are tailor-made for container culture. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in top-performing trailing varieties to soften the edge in a wash of color.
Petunias, with their easy color and care, are annual favorites. Depending on the variety and climate, they even reseed for a show in the following seasons. With reseeding petunias, the display is a surprise. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores petunias’ capacity to reseed in their optimal growing environments.
While basil is one of the easiest summer herbs to grow, it's not immune to common problems. If your basil is dying, you don’t have a black thumb; it likely needs a shift in cultural conditions or may be a victim of pests or diseases. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines top basil problems to watch for and fixes if they crop up.
Basil and rosemary bring the fresh, herby flavor of summer. They also add a wonderful aroma to the garden and carry beneficial qualities for surrounding plants. But while they pair together in the kitchen, they aren’t a set match in the landscape. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores growing the duo together and their better pairings.
Basil is a favorite summer herb for its bundles of tender leaves, bright flavor, and easy growth. The more you harvest, the greater the rewards. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in distinctive and unusual basil varieties to add culinary flair and ornament to liven up the edible landscape.
Cherry pie season is within sight. Grow your own pie cherries at home for the flavorful rewards come summer - unbeatable fresh from the garden. Tart cherries bring other benefits, too, like attracting pollinators, delicate blooms, and cross-pollination with sweet cherry types. Enjoy the bounty with the best cherries for pie with gardening expert Katherne Rowe.
Potted shrubs make a lasting impression with sizeable presence and seasons of dynamic color, form, and foliage. A low-maintenance selection in the right spot means less frequent gardener intervention. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines easy-care shrubs ready for container culture, whether short-term or for the long haul.