Maximalism is the new minimalism, and this design style creates magic in the garden. If you have an affinity for nostalgia, self-expression, and eclecticism in your aesthetic, you will love this style of gardening. Join maximalist and gardener Melissa Strauss, who has some tips on how to translate your maximalist aesthetic into the garden.
Fall brings us together for holidays, social functions, and celebrations. Now is the perfect time to get your garden looking beautiful and festive for the season. Join home gardener Melissa Strauss with some tips to take your space from summer fried to fall fabulous!
If you want to pack a lot of plants into a small space, check out intensive planting. Farmer Briana Yablonski will discuss the principles of this technique and introduce its advantages.
Are you interested in connecting with nature in new and dynamic ways? Biophilic gardening could be just the design solution you're looking for. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss this practice and how to implement it in your space.
If you’re ready to reduce your lawn expanse or need to perk up bare areas where turf isn’t thriving, consider shade-loving alternatives. Robust, low-growing perennials happily infill shaded zones across varying conditions. From ultra-low groundcovers to durable uprights, these top performers enrich the garden with seasonal appeal and ecological services. Explore the breadth of shady lawn alternatives with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
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.
Coastal gardens present interesting challenges for plants. They have to tolerate salt, moisture, and sandy soils. These 31 species offer choices for any North American coastline, whether you live in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the West and East Coasts. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant in discovering stunning plants for your coastal garden.
Half the battle of learning to garden is the beginning steps. Since each growing zone has its nuances, identifying your zone and working within the boundaries is the first step to success. Organic farmer Jenna Rich tells us how to successfully start a vegetable garden in Zone 6.
The garden is a wonderful place to teach children lessons that will follow them all their lives. Sometimes, they have a hard time being patient. Gardner and mom of three, Melissa Strauss has some great, fast-growing plants to share with you and your kiddos!
Are you itching to do some planting now that the weather is cooling off, and it's nice to be outside in the garden again? There are some wonderful perennials that you can plant in September. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has a list of some favorites that enjoy fall planting
Are you curious about keyhole gardening? This simple gardening technique allows you to combine all the benefits of composting with all the benefits of raised bed gardening, all in one place! Join gardening expert Liessa Bowen as we discuss seven practical benefits of using keyhole gardening to supercharge your garden, all in one compact space.
One major reason to grow native plants is to lure wildlife into your backyard. Local plant species grow flowers that feed pollinators, and they sprout branches that create valuable habitat space for furry creatures. Passively attract wildlife with these 31 species from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.