To be the biggest and brightest, hardy chrysanthemums need plenty of nutrition. Their floriferous blanket of color reflects much energy spent, first developing leafy uppers and strong stems, then in bud set and flowering. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring organic amendments and fertilizers, timed and applied correctly, to boost blooms that last all fall.
Garlic planting time can sneak up on growers as we’re busy cleaning up our summer gardens and preserving our bounties for fall and winter, but it’s crucial to get ready for garlic to guarantee a successful harvest next season. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses five things you must do in preparation for planting garlic.
Is a ghastly greenhouse in the plans for your Halloween decor this year? Add a touch of the macabre to your houseplant collection with a carnivorous plant. Melissa Strauss did the scary work to find the most gruesome greenery to shock and delight!
Not sure about exactly when to harvest Brussels sprouts? How do you get the most out of each plant, and how do you do so without causing damage? This long-season veggie is a bit different from its other brassica cousins. Plant biologist Emily Estep will walk you through a series of tips to make sure you’re on the right track.
If you’ve noticed gorgeous fall foliage lately and want to bring some to your landscape, we have just the thing. Here are 15 trees with the most spectacular fall foliage around. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss in learning more about these trees that flaunt such vivid autumn leaves!
Alliums bring high color, structure, and reliable style to the perennial border and planter. Their stately globe-shaped florets complement any garden style. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in how to plant these sculptural, pollinator-attracting blooms this fall for a late spring display.
If you're looking forward to a stunning garden in early spring, October is just right for planting beautiful spring-blooming bulbs. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to dig up some of the prettiest blooming bulbs around!
It’s planting time and you’re excited to start some new bulbs in your garden. Do you know how to determine if those bulbs are fresh, healthy, and ready to grow? Gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares 10 simple tips to help you examine your bulbs like a pro!
Add color to your winter garden by planting hardy-blooming perennials with beautiful foliage. These plants resist recurring frosts, and some bloom despite freezing temperatures! If you’ve had bad luck with winter annuals, try a few of these 15 tough perennials.
For stunning spring color, you can’t go wrong planting tulips. But if you want that color to last beyond the first year, it’s important to choose your tulips carefully. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 17 perennial tulips to try for continuous color.
Not sure what to plant next as the days get shorter and the first frosts approach? There are probably way more cool-weather crops you can plant in October than you realize, even if you live in a fairly cold zone. Now is the time to start brassicas, root veggies, and tons of salad greens. Plant biologist Emily Estep lists 17 crops you can plant in October to give you some ideas.
Snowdrops give the sweetest welcome to spring. One of the earliest to flower in late winter, poking through the snow, snowdrop bulbs - the more, the merrier - bring subtle beauty that’s nothing short of enchanting. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in how to plant snowdrops now for a late winter display.