Asters bloom bright, star-like flowers that fill the late summer garden with color and fragrance. They’re tough, hardy, and vigorous! They’ll need division after a few years to continue growing well. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and learn how and when to divide your asters.
Growing florist-quality roses at home can be tricky, but with the right conditions and some TLC, you can do it! Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on growing roses that any florist would envy!
Milkweed is one of the top recommended plants that you can grow to support pollinators. It's essential to know which species to plant. Join pollinator enthusiast and beekeeper Melissa Strauss for recommendations on choosing the right milkweed for your region.
You'll find tropical milkweed in many nurseries across the U.S., but it's not the best for your garden. Pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss explains why tropical milkweed can be harmful and offers alternatives to consider.
Hollyhocks are towering beauties that add linear interest and brilliant color to the garden. In a wide array of sizes and colors, it's hard to choose just one variety. Here are fifteen of our favorites for gardening inspiration.
Black-eyed Susans are wonderful native plants that look beautiful and attract a multitude of pollinators. Among the many varieties, 'Cherokee Sunset' is one of the prettiest cultivars. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to grow this wonderful summer and fall flower.
Coneflowers have a lot to offer. They not only add beauty to the garden, but they're also incredibly resilient and have significant ecological value. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to look at some gorgeous and showy coneflower varieties.
Allowing your plants to reseed offers numerous benefits for both you and the local ecosystem. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss these advantages and how you can encourage your own garden flowers to reseed this year.
In dry, temperate areas, gardeners look for border plants that shine from spring through fall. 'Ballerina Red' Armeria is the perfect candidate! Follow along as experienced gardener and master naturalist Sarah Jay details how to grow this carefree plant.
Rudbeckia is a hardy and cheerful native plant that works well in many climates. Its versatility and value to wildlife make it a popular addition to many gardens. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some wonderful varieties of rudbeckia.
If you want to enjoy colorful blooms without constant watering, choosing the right types of flowers is your first step. Flower farmer Briana Yablonski shares some of her favorite flowers that thrive without much irrigation.
Rudbeckia triloba, or brown-eyed Susan, brings lively color with vibrant blooms from summer through frost. The North American native makes a sunny addition to a naturalized landscape. It attracts pollinators, and needs little tending to thrive. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits of the easy-going wildflower with high color late in the season.