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.
If you’re established garden phlox isn’t blooming as vigorously as it once did, or if you want to expand the collection, division is a simple way to rejuvenate the crop. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to divide summer phlox for the best return to glory and expansion of the show.
Is your garden already full of plants? Don’t despair! Instead, use containers! Potted tomato plants easily fit next to beds, walkways, and borders. Whether you have a full-on container garden or a single tomato plant in a pot, these seven tricks will help you cultivate happy, healthy, and beautiful tomatoes!
While it’s a hard goodbye as our favorite summer crops fade, there’s much to explore for fall planting. As we enjoy the final yields and preserve the bounty of the warm season, we look forward to cool-season offerings of nutrition-packed vegetables and culinary adventures. Epic Gardening’s founder, Kevin Espiritu, shares how to plan now for fall’s fresh rewards, especially when it comes to when to plant.
While tomatoes are usually a spring-planted vegetable, fall planting can be successful, too. It all depends on your climate and timing. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains when to plant fall tomatoes, and shares some tips for a successful season.
August is a crucial month for perennials! It occurs at the shift of seasons, as summer evolves into autumn. Perennial plants begin conserving energy to prepare for the winter ahead. Use deadheading and dividing to extend their bloom period and rejuvenate old clumps.
While we know it’s of benefit to attract certain insects like pollinators to the garden, it can be challenging to distinguish helpful insects from devouring pests. We join Meg from the Epic Gardening team as she breaks down the nuances between garden friends and foes. Knowing what to promote and what to deter is half the battle in preserving healthy crops and ornamentals.
If your garden is looking a little languid by August, it may be time to give certain plants a nutrient boost leading up to the cool season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe looks at select garden plants to fertilize as we head into late summer.
As the summer comes to an end, pollinators search for sources to provide nourishment for migration and hibernation. By planting these late summer bloomers, we can create a refuge for them in our gardens. Join beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to learn about August bloomers that support pollinators.
We've all heard the rule: you shouldn't water your garden at night. If you want to find out why, and whether there is ever a reason to water in the evening, we have the info. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss.
Some of the best plants to add to your pollinator garden go largely unnoticed. These may not appear on many lists, so we wanted to share them with you. Join pollinator enthusiast and beekeeper Melissa Strauss for some underrated pollinator plants you can grow.