Even though we’re waving goodbye to summer, the thought of adding new perennials to the garden perks us right up. Depending on your climate, sowing native perennial seeds in September promotes overwintering until spring germination or developing roots before frost for winter survival. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores native seeds to plant in September for easy returns on our landscape’s valued performers.
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.
Autumn is a special time for the garden. Leaves change colors, fruit ripens, and cool temperatures arrive. This transitional season is ideal for cleaning up the yard and getting it ready for what’s to come. Learn what to do this month alongside Pacific Northwest gardener Jerad Bryant.
Whether crispy and crunchy or soft and tender, a full head of cabbage is a thing of beauty. Easy to grow, the crop goes far in the kitchen and, depending on the type, stores well for future enjoyment. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing, flavorful, nutrient-rich cabbage varieties to sow now for an autumn harvest.
Planting annual seeds in late summer is a great way to extend the season or get a head start on next spring. What you should plant depends on your climate. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to find out what seeds we're starting now!
Hollyhocks grace the back of the border, foundation planting, and vase with unparalleled blooms. To enjoy more of our favorites, collecting and saving seeds is a straightforward process. Sowing is easy, too. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to save hollyhock seeds to extend the delight.
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.
Raised beds can be an excellent way to keep your front yard garden neat and tidy. But with the bustle of life, it can be challenging to keep them looking good. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tips on keeping your front yard raised beds aesthetically pleasing and orderly.
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.
