Fall is quickly approaching, and your trees could use a bit of attention before they enter dormancy. Check in with gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tips on evaluating the health of your trees before winter.
If you want a spring garden full of flowers, fall is the ideal time to get started. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for a guide to planting now so you'll have an extra floriferous spring garden.
It’s not too late for colorful flowers! Now is a great time to sow frost-tolerant annuals. Fill the late-season garden with color, and set your spring yard up for success. Choose from one of these 11 hardy annual flowers you can plant in September from expert gardener Jerad Bryant.
Sweetbox is a handsome evergreen addition to shady garden sites. With shiny leaves and gently arching stems, it brings all-season interest. Fragrant winter blooms heighten the appeal. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits of the effortless broadleaf shrub.
Summer heat and dry weather are harsh on lawns. They cause brown foliage, bare spots, and weed growth. Don’t worry—fall is the perfect season for renovation. Get the lawn looking good before the winter season arrives.
A window box planter adds beauty, charm, and versatility in a way that few garden features can. Taking one from summer to fall can mean beautiful plants all the way into the winter months. Here are some stunning combinations for your window boxes this fall.
In addition to creating new plants, division brings benefits to many perennials, like rejuvenating growth and flowering, and managing size. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines how and when to divide and replant our favorite perennials for renewed vigor for seasons to come.
Ornamental grasses are a staple in the border and container design for fall displays. They also offer a host of ecosystem services with the right grass in the right place. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe for inspiration in working with ornamental grasses as autumnal landscape design features.
Low-water perennials help us balance water and maintenance needs as they flourish across conditions. Options abound for waterwise landscapes, making it easier on our resources and the gardener. Explore top-performers to energize the display and provide ecological value with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Keep your outdoor spaces lively and colorful as the seasons shift by giving a fall refresh to your containers. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some ideas on giving those containers a makeover for the coming season.
September is a perfect time for planting perennials in most climates. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to find out why, and take a look at some gorgeous perennials we are planting this month!
Fall is an important time for pollinators as they prepare for the cold months ahead. Join beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to discuss late-season flowering plants that bloom through October and beyond!