By late summer, our star performers have expended a lot of energy growing, blooming, and producing, and may look a bit weary. Coupled with fluctuating weather like high heat and dry spells, the garden benefits from a refresh. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores easy selections to plant now to revive the late-season garden.
Sprinklers are an easy way to water plants, but they’re not the proper method for everything. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about plants that hate overhead watering.
The garden is fading as August arrives. Summer blooming plants are finishing their colorful show, and spring blooming plants are preparing for the coming winter. Never prune off forming flower buds! Avoid making cuts to these 11 plants during August to protect future blooms.
Seasonal allergies can be a real bear with certain plants in the garden. It might surprise you to find out which plants are the biggest culprits of those allergy attacks. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains which types of plants you should avoid having in the garden if you're an allergy sufferer.
Mists grace the tropical forests of the world. They give rise to epiphytes, mosses, and orchids that love growing in high humidity. In the home, misting emulates the humid forests of the tropics and coastal regions. Discover which plants love being misted alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Labor Day weekend is a perfect time to get out in the garden and give it an overhaul! Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for some tasks you can complete this weekend to reset your garden for fall.
As summer transitions into fall, the garden undergoes a series of changes. There are some helpful tasks that you can do to create a smooth and beautiful change from one season to the next. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about transitioning your garden from summer to fall.
Late summer can be a difficult time for pollinators. With a shortage of flowers blooming, nectar and pollen are harder to come by. Join beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss for some tips on helping pollinators in the late summer garden.
Late summer is a time of balancing plant health while navigating fluctuating weather conditions. It’s also an opportunity to look toward fall and the bounty yet to come. For the best foundation for future growth, avoiding late-season gardening mistakes increases resiliency across seasonal conditions.
Wildfire smoke is, unfortunately, inevitable. It occurs annually in regions prone to wildfires. Even states far from the fires experience effects, as the smoke travels long distances with the wind. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to learn how to prevent negative impacts; see what to do when smoke damages your garden.
Summer is hot! Many plants struggle without sufficient moisture when temperatures rise during the hot months. Water them at the right time and they’ll stay perky despite the heat. Join seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant to learn the worst time for watering plants in the summer garden.
Many plants wither or stop growing to conserve energy in the August heat. It's tough to keep the garden looking nice this time of year. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss has a list of plants that brave the heat and make it through August beautifully.