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.
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.
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.
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.
If you want to grow rose-like blooms without the same level of commitment, Rockapulco® impatiens are a great option. These annuals are perfect in spring and summer gardens, and thrive in the shade. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, discusses how to cultivate them here.
'Florida Sweetheart' is a compact, shade-loving caladium with vivid pink foliage that brightens gardens and containers from spring through fall. Gardening expert Madison Moulton covers everything you need to know to plant, grow, and care for this tropical standout.
If you’ve grown a spring annual that blooms and then that’s it, you probably want to know how to keep annuals blooming through their entire season. With the right care, you can do this, and many will reseed and bloom again even more profusely. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses how to keep flowers in the garden even longer.
Hyacinths are one of the most fragrant cut flowers of spring, but they tend to fade quickly if handled the wrong way. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares eight tips for keeping cut hyacinths fresh and blooming as long as possible.
If you’ve ever wanted to create spring container combinations that have a professional vibe, now is the time! These arrangements are achievable no matter the size of your garden, whether it’s solely in containers or an established in-ground space. Experienced gardener and former landscaper, Sarah Jay, lays out seven you can build right now.