Scratching your head over a patch of irises that never bloomed? Or thrilled with your iris flowers this season and determined to enjoy a similar bounty next year? Certified master gardener and landscape designer Liz Jaros shares 7 tips for getting your irises to bloom fully and faithfully for many seasons to come.
Fertilizing is a key garden task to boost growth for many plants, including succulents. If you need to know which fertilizer is best for succulents, how to fertilize succulents and when, we've got answers.
Are you looking for a fast-growing, prolific flowering plant that can be grown as both a shrub and a vine? Cape Honeysuckle fits all of these qualifications and is very easy to care for. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares everything you need to know about planting and caring for Cape Honeysuckle.
Are you looking for a tough, cold-hardy rose? Gardeners in northern climates have to contend with a short season, weather fluctuations, and icy winds. Fortunately, there are many beautiful roses that tolerate or even thrive despite these challenges. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top 21 roses for northern gardeners!
Although container choice may seem insignificant when growing succulents, the characteristics of the pot you choose play a big role in plant health and growth. This guide covers everything you should consider when choosing the perfect pot or container for your succulents.
Do you have an area of your garden that you don’t know what to do with? Have you thought of adding some self-seeding perennials to that area so you don’t have to do much? If so, gardening expert Jill Drago offers 31 self-seeding perennial options for your gardens.
Are you wondering when your magnolia trees will start blooming this season and how long those blooms will last? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares when you can expect your magnolias to bloom, and how long their beautiful white flowers will stick around.
Do you live in a tropical or sub-tropical climate, and wonder what plants you can plant to create a tropical oasis in your backyard? Perhaps you just want to find some stunning tropicals to add to your houseplant collection. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss introduces 17 of her favorite types of tropical plants and gives examples of some of the more popular varieties of each.
Are you a hydrangea lover that is looking to add some of their classic beauty to the shady spots of your garden? In this article hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago will list 15 varieties that will compliment your shady gardens beautifully.
Are you unsure of how much water your magnolia tree needs, or how often it should be watered? These popular trees need the right amount of moisture to thrive. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares how much moisture your Magnolias need, and how often you should be watering them.
Thinking of adding allium to your garden, but aren't too sure if they will come back each season? In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner takes a deeper look at the life cycle of ornamental alliums so you'll know what to expect when you add them to your garden this season.
Looking to create an attractive hedge in your garden? Want a bit more privacy from the neighbors? Floriferous, fragrant, and sturdy roses are a fantastic option for effective hedges. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her list of top roses with the right stuff for creating hedges and privacy screens.