Amsonia is striking in the perennial and pollinator garden - and any spot in between. The genus hosts native species and a few non-natives with highly ornamental. steely blue flowers, narrow olive green leaves, and an adaptable nature. Here, gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing bluestar varieties for versatile additions to your spring-through-fall display. The pollinators will thank you with repeat visits.
With the proper selections in the right garden spot, roses and hydrangeas grow together to create an all-season bloom spectacle. Garden expert Katherine Rowe shares tips for outstanding rose and hydrangea combinations based on cultural requirements and display considerations. Rely on hardiness, light conditions, and moisture needs for a long-lived combination.
If your perennial or pollinator garden is missing ‘Storm Cloud,’ this is the year to add it to the display. The native perennials shine with sky-blue flowers, narrow leaves, dark stems, and an adaptable nature. Explore the merits of this top performer with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Phlox brightens the display with clusters of starry blooms among deep green leaves. The perennials grow across a range of conditions in a diversity of species and cultivars. To stave off fungal diseases like powdery mildew, start with a strong selection for your space. Here, gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines phlox varieties with stellar ornamental value and high landscape performance.
There’s nothing like a reliable perennial that thrives in conditions where other plants wither. Their outstanding flowers and foliage bring beauty, diversity, and pollinator value to the display. Easy to grow, the best performers are unfussy and low-maintenance. Explore exceptional perennials for gardeners of any level with expert Katherine Rowe. Beginners welcome!
Hydrangea arborescens is a U.S. native shrub. Cultivars bring large blooms in crisp white, fresh lime, soft pink, and rich rose. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring these popular and versatile summer bloomers.
Watering your garden isn’t rocket science, but the right irrigation system makes a world of difference! If you’re unsure which irrigation to invest in, this guide from garden expert Logan Hailey includes everything you need to know, including the costs, benefits, and drawbacks of each type of garden irrigation.
Rough-leaved hydrangeas are unique additions to the hydrangea collection. The lacecap flower clusters and attractive, large leaves bring color and texture to the shade garden. Explore these standout summer bloomers with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Fuchsia brings tropical beauty in flower and form in spring, summer, and early fall. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore pruning benefits and basics for these lovely shade selections to ensure healthy flowering throughout the warm season.
Giant alliums add structure and reliable style to the perennial border or planter. Their stately globe-shaped flower clusters complement formal and informal gardens alike. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the merits of these giant ornamental bulbs.
Common garden pests are pesky. They may weaken plants and carry fungal diseases and viruses. Petunias are beautiful summer-flowering annuals that appeal to certain plant-feeding insects in their most active season. If your bloomer shows signs of stress or damage beyond cultural issues, scout for common pests. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores pests that enjoy petunias as much as we do and how to identify and treat them.
Hollyhock rust is a fungal disease that readily spreads among these warm-season bloomers. Once it sets in, it is difficult to mitigate, but not all is lost. Here, garden expert Katherine Rowe looks at how to identify and treat the infection and how to prevent its spread.