Wisconsin gardens need hardy plants that can be resilient through bitter cold winters and warm, humid summers. If you've decided to add some perennials to your garden in Wisconsin, there are a number of plants to choose from. In this article, gardening expert Liz Jaros shares her favorite flowering perennials you can add to your garden this season.
Are you wondering how long it will take your rose seedling or bare-root plant to grow into a large, blooming bush? Roses grow quite quickly, but there is a lot of variability depending on variety and age at transplanting. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood walks you through the stages of a rose’s growth cycle.
Are you wondering when and how you should prune your roses? There are some basic guidelines for rose pruning, but sometimes you need to keep variety and growth habit in mind. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood walks you through 7 essential rose pruning basics, and tells you how to set your roses up for a healthy and vigorous blooming season!
There are many types of marigolds that we think are necessities in the garden. Our list should inspire you to broaden your marigold horizons!
Are you thinking of growing sunflowers from seed in your garden this season? Sunflowers are one of the easiest flowers to grow from seed, no matter your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares all the very simple steps you'll need to follow when growing sunflowers from seed this season!
Are you looking to make the most of a small garden or patio space? Miniature roses, with lots of colorful blooms on a compact plant, might be the solution for you. Often mistakenly discarded as annuals, miniature roses are just as hardy and long-lived as their full-size counterparts. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top miniature roses for small garden spaces.
Are you looking for some Cosmos flowers to add to your garden this season, but aren't sure which to pick? There are many different types of cosmos, and many will grow quite well as annuals across hardiness zones. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her favorite types of cosmos flowers, with names and pictures of each!
Are you looking for some bright flowers to add to your garden this season? Yellow lilies may be exactly what you are looking for! In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her favorite varieties of yellow lilies you can grow this season, with names and pictures of each!
Have you been tempted by the plastic-wrapped bare-root roses at your local big box store? You may be wondering if they’re as great of a bargain as they seem. In this article, rose enthusiast and gardening expert Danielle Sherwood looks at the pros and cons of buying what are known as “body bag roses” to help you decide if they’re a bargain or a bust!
Are you adding ornamental allium to your container garden this season? These purple flowering plants are extremely beautiful and easy to grow. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares her top tips for growing ornamental allium in pots or containers this season!
Thinking of seeding some perennials in the month of March, but aren't sure where to start? There are plenty of different perennial plants you can choose from depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her favorite flowering perennials to start seeding in March!
There is more than one skullcap plant, and at least one for every potential environment. Our guide reveals how to grow skullcaps yourself!