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.
Petunias are one of the most prolific and low-maintenance flowers in the garden, aside from one minor annoyance—deadheading. Luckily, there are several self-cleaning petunia varieties that you don’t need to deadhead because they drop their spent blooms and produce new ones on their own.
Nemesia is a low-growing flowering plant that works well as a colorful filler for containers and garden beds. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to plant and care for this unique flower.
After lilies produce their beautiful flowers, their blooms fade and begin to set seed. Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn if you should trim these faded lily blooms.
If your petunia stops blooming, it may need an adjustment or two in its growing conditions to restore its full-flowered stems. The vigorous annuals perform throughout the summer, though they take a break when the going gets tough. Gardening expert Katheirne Rowe explores reasons why petunias stop flowering and ways to boost the blooms.
It's July, and there's no time to waste in the garden. If you want to plant some late-season flowers, now is the time to do it! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the lowdown on some beautiful flowers you can easily direct sow in the garden this month.
Queen Lime zinnias are a special series with soft, sophisticated colors. They may not be as flamboyant as some of their more colorful counterparts, but we love them. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss growing these special zinnias.
Zinnias make an excellent addition to the summer cutting garden. They are sturdy plants that produce a great volume of large, colorful flowers. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for tips on making your cut zinnias last as long as possible.
Independence Day is a great time to add some patriotic flowers to your garden. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some beautiful and symbolic flowers to plant this 4th of July.
Are you passionate about pollinators? Do you love the look of a prairie or meadow garden? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some excellent wildflowers that spread easily for maximum effect.