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. They have showy flowers and have been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years. Huan Song reveals how to grow skullcaps yourself.
Looking for a tall succulent to add to your indoor or outdoor garden? There are many options to choose from, depening on the size and space you have available. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite tall succulents that have some height when fully grown.
Do you need a rose that can stand up to the heat? Gardeners in hot climates know that growing roses when temperatures soar can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are some rose varieties that tolerate heat better than others. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares a list of roses known for looking good despite hot summer temps.
Are you looking to get more life out of our tulip blooms this season? These popular perennial bulbs are a mainstay in the spring garden. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her top tips for longer blooming tulips this season!
Knautia macedonica is a great cut flower, a pollinator lure, and simply delightful in the garden. This relative of scabiosa has pretty purplish-red flowers on long stems. Kelli Klein will get you started on growing them with our guide.
The beauty of roses makes them garden-worthy. Their famous fragrance puts them over the top. If you love strongly scented roses, you’ll want to fill your garden with this list of roses with intense perfume. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood outlines her list of the top most fragrant roses to grow in the garden!
'Incrediball' Hydrangeas are one of the most popular white-blooming hydrangeas planted by gardeners each season. Their ability to thrive in cold weather makes them a great choice for cooler spring climates. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthuisiast Jill Drago shares all you need to know about 'Incrediball' Hydrangeas and their care.
Are you thinking about adding some Knock Out roses to your garden? These flowering shrubs are hotly debated in the rose world. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood outlines the pros and cons of growing Knock Out roses to help you decide if they are the right fit for your garden.
Looking for a viburnum shrub to grow this season, but aren't sure where to start? There are many different viburnum varieties you can choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her favorite types of viburnum shrubs, with names and pictures of each!