Hollyhocks are towering beauties that add linear interest and brilliant color to the garden. In a wide array of sizes and colors, it's hard to choose just one variety. Here are fifteen of our favorites for gardening inspiration.
'Ruby Moon' Hyacinth bean is a gorgeous flowering vine with a sweet fragrance and beautiful purple-tinted foliage. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing this wonderful plant!
Black-eyed Susans are wonderful native plants that look beautiful and attract a multitude of pollinators. Among the many varieties, 'Cherokee Sunset' is one of the prettiest cultivars. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to grow this wonderful summer and fall flower.
We love a good garden gear sale, and the end of summer always brings the prices down on useful garden equipment. It's a great time to buy some nursery bargains, but others may be less valuable than they seem. Here are some deals you should snap up when you see them, and some that you should skip.
Coneflowers have a lot to offer. They not only add beauty to the garden, but they're also incredibly resilient and have significant ecological value. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to look at some gorgeous and showy coneflower varieties.
Growing roses in sandy soil can be tricky. But if you know which types are best suited for this environment, it's not impossible. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some beautiful roses and discuss the best way to grow them in sandy soil.
Allowing your plants to reseed offers numerous benefits for both you and the local ecosystem. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss these advantages and how you can encourage your own garden flowers to reseed this year.
Clay soil can be challenging for roses. It compacts easily, and drainage issues often require attention. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about roses that thrive in clay soil and how to get off on the right foot.
It's unusual to talk about wanting to attract wasps. But these insects are valuable members of the garden ecosystem. Whether you want to attract them or avoid them, it's good to know which plants they like. Here are some of their favorites to add or take away from your garden!
Growing a hibiscus in a pot or container is a great way to bring its stunning flowers and foliage into the home. They also make excellent patio plants! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some information on growing your hibiscus this way.
You might not know it, given their stinging reputation, but wasps are extremely helpful in the garden. Pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss makes the case for appreciating these flying frenemies, rather than chasing them off.
Rudbeckia is a hardy and cheerful native plant that works well in many climates. Its versatility and value to wildlife make it a popular addition to many gardens. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some wonderful varieties of rudbeckia.