Full-sized magnolias are spectacular, but they can quickly overwhelm a small garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven compact varieties that deliver the flowers and fragrance without taking over the yard.
If you have bare patches in lower light areas, you need shade perennials that spread and fill in those spots. While it may seem difficult to locate them, many shade-loving plants cover the ground without taking over. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers seven you can plant now.
Because there are so many to pick from, you can easily grow zinnias for butterflies and hummingbirds. These generous flowers are great for your winged friends, and they’re a confidence booster, no matter your skill level. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, discusses seven of the best to grow, and why hummingbirds and butterflies love them so much.
To bring in your favorite pollinators, plant the right plants. Many vines attract hummingbirds, and they’re readily available for bringing home and planting. If you want them to stop by your garden, this is how you do it! Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers seven vines that hummingbirds love.
If you’ve dreamed about growing a four-season pollinator garden, it’s never a bad time to start planning for one. If you’re lucky enough to plan in mild spring or fall seasons, you can even plant it out. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay provides guidelines for cultivating a garden that attracts pollinators.
Milkweed is essential for monarch butterflies, but some species can spread aggressively. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to choose the right type, manage the spread, and keep milkweed where you want it.
If you have a moist, shady garden, hostas can be difficult to grow. This spring, throw in a few slug-resistant hosta varieties to keep the snails and slugs away. Including these will divert those pesky dudes to leaf litter and weeds where they belong. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven varieties with slug-repelling properties.
April rose care is all about supporting your climbers and shrubs as they experience the growth spurt that comes with the warming weather. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, walks rose growers through the care process and includes some tips to help roses thrive.
Most tulips fade after a year or two, but it doesn't have to be that way. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to choose and grow tulips that reliably come back every spring.
For summer blooms, it’s a great time to plant bulbs. April plantings make for some of the most stunning flowers mid-year, and there are so many options when it comes to bulbs. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers seven bulbs you can plant now for a profusion of blooms in summer.
There are many spring flowers worth picking up this weekend for immediate garden color. From cool-weather staples to underused options, Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists the plants that handle early April conditions and start performing right away.
If you love bulbs, throw a few heirloom daffodil varieties into your garden this spring. These blooms have been passed down for generations, and many have interesting forms and coloring. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay highlights nine of them you can grow this year.