Hardy hibiscus shrubs bring a touch of tropical flair into gardens, even in temperate climates. They wow us with their big, bold blooms. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to find out how to cut your hardy hibiscus back for the winter.
Azaleas are blooming spectacles in the home garden. Most blossom in the spring, but special types like ‘Autumn Bonfire’ bloom from spring until fall! This reblooming azalea in the Encore® series is easy to care for and quick to establish. Learn how to cultivate it in your yard alongside azalea grower Jerad Bryant.
If your mum isn’t blooming as fall moves along, an adjustment or two in growing conditions can trigger buds to burst. There are also steps during the growing season that, with the right timing, promote the best blooms in autumn. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores why a mum isn’t blooming and how to boost the display to celebrate the season.
Succulents are some of the easiest plants to care for, and make excellent houseplants. If you love dark and moody plants, there are some wonderful succulent varieties that would be perfect for your collection. Take a look at these stunning specimens to add to your planters.
’Limelight’ hydrangea trees bring the classic huge creamy white-to-green blooms in a standard form. With a single trunk and a canopy of flowers, the dreamy specimens punctuate the border and container arrangement. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores the appeal of big-blooming ‘Limelight’ hydrangea trees and how best to grow them.
Perennial ornamental grasses offer years of extended seasonal interest as well as ecosystem services. Garden expert Katherine Rowe highlights perennial grasses to plant before fall’s frost for a foundation of rustling blades and airy plumes.
Fragrant bulbs flowers are unparalleled in their ability to fill a room and a garden, with their intoxicating perfume. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some of the most wonderfully fragrant bulb flowers to share that you can use for making your own garden a sweet-smelling paradise.
Fall's cooling weather means it's time to think about indoor plants. Succulents make it easy to create stunning autumnal arrangements that will look wonderful now and last through the years. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some ideas for your fall-themed succulent arrangements.
Fall brings a wealth of creative materials for the keen observer, lending itself to warm botanical displays and ways to bring nature indoors. Foraging for fall decor from our gardens lets us relish the details and celebrate the carefree natural beauty of the harvest season.
If you're thinking that this fall is the perfect time to put together a terrarium, you're absolutely right! Enjoy some of the beautiful plants that shy away from the cold this season in the comfort of your own home. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some of the great choices for your cozy fall terrarium.
You don’t need tons of space to grow garlic. All you need is a planter! Gather your cloves, find some containers, and get ready to cultivate a successful home harvest. Learn how to grow garlic in pots alongside allium grower Jerad Bryant.
It’s best to buy seed garlic from reputable sources. Grocery store garlic may not sprout, as it’s sold for its storage quality and not its sprouting capabilities. Though it’s better to use seed cloves, it’s not impossible to grow garlic from the grocery store! Learn how to do it alongside garlic grower Jerad Bryant.