Roses grace the garden for many years, even if their initial planting site warrants revisiting. As conditions change and plants mature, it’s sometimes necessary to relocate roses to improve their health or the overall garden experience. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore the signs to look for when assessing a move to ensure healthy roses across the seasons.
As we turn to fall planting, it’s a great time to assess the tool collection, cover the basics, and explore new supplies to make the harvest season productive and easy. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore a few classic tools and newcomers to round up the harvest for ready enjoyment.
Rose mallows are among the largest-blooming perennials, with giant flowers and fanning petals. Native species and their cultivars bring vertical color, form, and texture to a variety of garden spaces in the ground and containers. September is the perfect time to add the pollinator-attracting specimens, which range from small and compact to tall and narrow in a range of reds, pinks, roses, and whites. Explore beautiful selections of hardy hibiscus with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Root vegetables are a culinary signature of autumn, and beets, in red, gold, and white, add variety to the mix. Earthy and sweet, beets feature flavorful roots and leafy tops rich in nutrition. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in a look at beet varieties perfect for fall planting.
Fall is a time for refreshing the garden as the cool season begins. But use a light hand—an overabundance of maintenance this time of year detracts from the diverse ecological foundation you’ve created. Autumn naturally provides a wealth of resources to utilize for the good of the future garden and to see it through winter. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in the merits of well-founded (well-deserved) less fall cleanup.
September is prime for planting roses, and bushy, vigorous shrub roses are no exception. These hardy and reliable shrub selections flower prolifically with graceful forms. Enjoy the easy care, full petals, and range of extended color of shrub varieties. Explore exceptional species and hybrids to plant in September with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Like ornamental kale, ornamental cabbage brings high color and texture to the cool-season garden. Softly rounded leaves in shades from white to violet add seasonal decor in spring and fall, and they overwinter in mild climates. The open rosettes resemble petals unfurling. Explore colorful cabbage selections with unique forms and foliage with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
With the casual beauty of fall comes the opportunity to invigorate the landscape with a fresh foundation for the season. This time of year, simple maintenance tasks promote long-term garden health, while autumnal themes and natural aesthetics make it fun, festive, and inviting. Explore how to boost your home’s curb appeal in streamlined ways with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Pairing plants is one of the most fun aspects of gardening. Balancing color, texture, and form for a pleasing composition is just part of the process—the other is matching growing requirements and climate conditions. Drought-tolerant plants are increasingly important in conserving water and maintenance while thriving across wide-growing areas. Options abound for waterwise planting arrangements, perfect for September planting. Explore a few of the best with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Ornamental kale is a staple in autumnal displays, adding bursts of color and textural leaves in an easy-care form. Grown for its decorative value, ornamental selections add high contrast to potted arrangements among seasonal bloomers. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, enjoy the frills, ruffles, and feathers of specialized kale selections that thrive in the cool season.
Perennial borders offer boundless opportunities to create interest and diversity. They demarcate a space with flows of textural foliage and flowers. A border that works bridges the aesthetic and functional, providing a distinctive space filled with seemingly carefree beauty. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in creating an abundant, harmonious border with subtle, underlying order
We’re approaching mum season, a delightful time of autumnal color in the garden. These perennial beauties aren’t limited to the front porch or potted floral display—grow them year-round for seasons of repeat color and cheer. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore how to easily propagate hardy chrysanthemums to expand your collection.