Growing vertically brings loads of advantages, from improving plant health and boosting yields to maximizing growing space and offering high vertical interest. From crops to living walls to long-lived flowering vines, gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights the best plants for your vertical garden arrangement.
As the active growing season winds down in the fall, we have the opportunity to support beneficial insects through our end-of-season gardening. Extended flowering, natural leaf drop, and other natural resources provide a foundation for successful overwintering of the essential inhabitants. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to boost beneficials in the fall for a balanced garden system.
Shortening days mean you should complete any last-minute fall planting ASAP. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares which crops you can still plant in the ground at this time of year.
Keeping your wildlife garden thriving throughout the year takes some special consideration in the fall. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to discuss ways that you can support the wildlife in your garden during this vital transitional time.
September and the start of fall mark a turn toward cool-season planting, new garden additions, and mellow days outside. Basic garden cleanup this month ensures healthy plants and soils as we enjoy the final flush of growth ahead of cold weather. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores September garden cleanup and perennials that benefit from cutback this month.
After the late swelter of summer, we look forward to cooler days and a more casual garden agenda. To keep our gardens fresh and prepare plants for overwintering, weathering through frost offers the best foundation. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to water the fall garden in fluctuating seasonal conditions and cool, short days.
Birds get a bad rap in the garden. The truth is, they’re a crucial part of a healthy ecosystem! They eat pests, plant seeds, and manage debris. Don’t forget them this fall, and consider these 10 dos and don’ts at the end of the growing season.
Spring is the time we typically associate with gardening. With its bounty of flowers and fruits, it's not hard to understand why. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains why September, the early fall, is actually the ideal time for significant gardening.
Converting annual beds to cover crops helps protect the soil and enrich it for spring plantings. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to flip beds from annual flowers or veggies to a lush cover crop.
Don’t just plant seeds once and forget them. Succession plant, instead! Succession planting, or repeat planting, helps growers get multiple harvests from the garden. Take advantage of the seasons by growing as many crops as possible before the first frost in the fall.
When plants bloom in summer, giving them a little trim after the flowers fade can give you another show in fall. Follow along as experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers 11 summer bloomers that should be cut back in September.
If you’re ready to expand the garden collection and restore vigor to existing perennials, early fall is the right time for many of our top performers. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines what, when, and how to divide perennials in fall for the best returns.