Dahlias bring dramatic mid to late-season blooms that usher in fall with their lasting beauty. The long-developing buds, well worth the wait, are unrivaled in their form and symmetry. For more blooms throughout the season, simple dahlia pruning lets us double the display.
If you're struggling with landscaping in a hot, dry climate, some excellent ornamental grasses thrive in this environment. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about the ornamental grasses that work best in your yard.
August is a great time for late-season flowers. While many trees and shrubs are winding down for the season, there are still plenty of blooms to go around. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss discusses what you can plant in your garden for a bounty of flowers in August.
Copper Canyon daisies are U.S. native plants that resemble marigolds. They’re truly stunning, and they’re perennial! Rather than having to start them every spring like traditional marigolds, you can plant these daisies once for endless blooms. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to learn how to cultivate ‘Copper Canyon’ daisies in your yard.
Having trouble with weeds? Why not let your garden do the work for you! Gardening expert Briana Yablonski shares nine perennials you can plant that will crowd out pesky weeds.
To surround ourselves with the invigorating aroma of lemons, there are plenty of garden plants to fulfill the role. When it’s not citrus season, these are ready to stand in for easy aromatic uplift. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores herbs, perennials, and woody plants that smell like lemons for multi-season rejuvenation.
If you’re an allergy sufferer, but you love flowers, despair not! There are plenty of options out there that won’t cause reactions. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay lists 11 flowers that people with allergies can plant away.
Rose pruning looks straightforward until you start seeing problems develop after cutting. These common mistakes can weaken plants, invite disease, and reduce flowering for years to come. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to avoid the pruning errors that damage roses.
Landscaping a new home can be exciting and enjoyable. It's a chance to shape your space into something beautiful, personal, and functional. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some wonderful shrubs for the foundation of your landscape.
Fan aloe is a fascinating and unique succulent shrub with fantastic foliage and attractive flowers. It's tough and low-maintenance, and adds a fun flair to warm climate gardens. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to discuss how to plant and grow this beautiful plant.
Short-lived perennials have clever uses in the garden. Whether you need a quick grower or a profuse bloomer, these plants make up for their short lives with vigorous qualities. Longtime gardener Jerad Bryant recommends these 11 common perennials for a short-lived meadow.
Romantic and idyllic, cottage gardens are a beautiful representation of the love of gardening. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for a look at some iconic perennials to add instant charm to your beautiful cottage garden.