Who says shade has to be boring? Shady containers can have as much color as their sunny counterparts. It's just about finding the right plants. Let master gardener Laura Elsner show you 31 colorful shade plants that will elevate your container designs.
Are you wondering what to plant in your cutting garden for gorgeous summer bouquets? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some must-have flowers that look great in the garden and floral arrangements.
Are you looking for the perfect tea rose bush for your flower garden? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss describes 21 of her favorite varieties.
If you’re anxious to get a jump on your spring-cutting garden, you’ll need some great cool-weather flowers to plant. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has five fabulous flowers to kick off your spring garden for beautiful bouquets.
Caladiums are wonderful plants for the shade garden. They make excellent houseplants as well. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss tells you how to grow and care for these beautiful tropical plants.
Nicotiana flowering tobacco is a beautiful flower to add to your garden or into container arrangements. The trumpet-shaped flowers come in many colors, and the smell is intoxicating. Certified master gardener Laura Elsner will walk you through how to grow nicotiana.
Are you looking for some beautiful plants to fill in your woodland garden? Woodland gardens can be peaceful and natural wonderlands, bursting with life, but you need to know which plants will grow best in the shade of trees. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares 27 of her favorite easy-to-grow woodland plants.
If you’re looking for plants that thrive in rock gardens and coarse, nutrient-poor soil, check out stonecrop! These plants have thick, succulent-like leaves that allow them to thrive in environments where many other plants perish. Gardening expert Briana Yablonski shares 13 stonecrop varieties to consider planting.
Once you start growing dahlias, you might not be able to stop. Their long bloom season and spectacular flowers make the extra care they require worthwhile. Look to dinnerplate dahlias for high impact in the garden, with huge flowers measuring up to 14 inches! Explore how to grow dahlias the size of literal dinner plates with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Native azaleas make gorgeous specimens in woodland and naturalized gardens. From blush pink to vibrant scarlet, a profusion of spring and summer blooms bring color and fragrance to the early-season garden. Pollinators can’t resist the nectar and pollen. Explore native azalea species with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Fragrance in the garden engages our senses, heightens our garden experience, and deepens our connection to our natural surroundings. Fragrant flowers also serve as a plant superpower, attracting specialized pollinators to each perfumed bloom. Here, we’ll explore top-performing fragrant flowers to incorporate into the garden for lovely scents year-round. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in collecting fragrant flowers to delight your garden.
Wondering which plants are right for your mid-century home garden? Interested in learning more about the principles of mid-century architecture and landscape design? Certified master gardener Liz Jaros has you covered with this breakdown of mid-century style and a look at the plants that embrace its philosophy.