9 Fall Container Ideas to Start From Seed in Late Summer
It's time to start thinking about those fall container arrangements. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some ideas for your containers that you can grow from seeds if you start soon!
3 Reasons You Should Avoid Watering the Garden in the Evening
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.
13 Underrated Pollinator Plants You Should Grow
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.
How and When to Provide Shade Cover for Plants in Summer
As we head into the peak of summer heat and sun, even our plants get a little weary. In cases of prolonged high temperatures or dry spells, extra shade protection helps maintain their health and production. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores when to protect our plants to offer cooling relief from summer extremes.
5 Mulching Mistakes That Harm Your Plants
When properly applied, mulch provides benefits ranging from water retention to weed suppression to erosion control. However, improper mulching can harm and even kill your plants. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about mulching mistakes to avoid.
Late Summer Nursery Deals: What’s a Bargain and What to Skip
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.
Can You Plant Zinnias With Tomatoes?
Combining flowers with vegetables in the same growing space is a great strategy to maximize garden productivity and visual appeal at the same time. But not all plant partnerships work equally well together. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explores whether zinnias and tomatoes make good companions and how to successfully grow them together.
What’s Eating My Lettuce? 7 Common Lettuce Pests
Lettuce is easy to grow in the ground, in raised beds, and in pots, indoors or out. However, the crispy crunch of a fresh leaf is not immune to several pests who may beat us to the goodness. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores what to scout for and how to stave off common lettuce invaders.
When to Begin Fall Seed-Starting: Tips for Your Zone
We may be in the heart of summer, growing and harvesting, but it’s not too early to begin planning or even starting some of our favorite fall seeds. From blooms to vegetables, with direct sowing or starting indoors, garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to begin fall seed starting for your growing zone.
15 Deer-Resistant Perennials That Love the Heat
While no plant is totally deer-proof, those with qualities they find distasteful are the first line of defense against widespread damage. With heat-tolerant, deer-resistant perennials, the summer garden can flourish despite cloven visitors. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores unpalatable ornamentals that thrive in hot weather. As a bonus, they’re also low-maintenance, easy to grow, and support pollinators.
Invasive Plants and Pollinators: Do They Need Each Other?
Invasive plants are unruly and aggressive, but can they help pollinators? The truth is more complicated than a simple yes or no! Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant answers the question. Learn more about pollinators, invasive plants, and what you can do to help.
How to Keep Your Plants Alive When You’re on Vacation: 7 Tips
A vacation away doesn’t have to be the end of the world for your garden. With some simple solutions, you can ensure your plants stay alive while you have fun away from home. Try these seven pro tips from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.