If you want to grow summer bulbs, May is the perfect time to plant them. Do it now, and your summer garden will burst with lilies, irises, gladiolus, and more. If you’re not sure what to plant, experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven plants to get in the ground this spring for summer splendor.
If you don’t want to strip your vegetable garden all at once, you should be succession sowing crops. Gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through nine vegetables that perform best when sown in rounds rather than at the same time, with practical timing for each.
For months of blooms in your flower garden, succession sowing is essential. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to stagger your flower sowings for blooms from early summer through the first frost.
Growing a potted herb garden is a worthwhile endeavor, whether it’s indoors or outdoors. If this is your first time, there are a few things to know that will set you up for success. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers how to set up and care for your herbs here.
To add a pop of color to your shade garden, you can’t go wrong with pink flowers. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven pink-flowering plants that perform well in shaded gardens, from compact groundcovers to statement shrubs.
With so many different timings and ways to maintain shrubs, we’ve developed a shrub pruning guide. Covering nine of the most popular shrubs, we discuss when to prune them and how to do it. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, takes you through the process here.
The first flush of lavender blooms is just the beginning if you prune at the right time. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to trim lavender after flowering to encourage a second round of blooms and keep the plant healthy for years.
If your tulips bloomed this spring but barely reached above the ground, the problem usually traces back to planting or weather conditions from the previous fall and winter. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains seven common reasons tulips come up short and what to do about it.
You have to be careful when determining when to plant tomatoes outside, especially if you live in a colder zone. These warm-weather plants are sensitive to frost, and planting too early can cause problems, sometimes leading to serious damage. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers how to time your plantings by hardiness zone – with some caveats!
Brandywine tomatoes are one of the most rewarding heirlooms you can grow, beloved for years for their delicious flavor. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains what to do in April to set your Brandywine plants up for their best season.
April is one of the best months for getting herbs in the ground, whether you're starting from seed or planting transplants. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares which herbs to plant now for fresh harvests all season long.
This spring, direct sow marigolds for blooms that keep going through late summer. They’re some of the best companion plants in the veggie garden, acting as a trap crop and nematode repellent. The flowers of any marigold are beautiful. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers what you need to know to sow these in your garden now.