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.
Shake up the front yard display with showy perennials that offer bold blooms, dynamic foliage, and varied textures for contrast. Perennials bring high visual appeal season after season. Landscape designer Katherine Rowe explores top perennials worthy of a front-of-house position.
Shade gardens are hidden gems. They hide under tall trees, walls, and structures that conceal their beautiful flowers and lush leaves. For large empty spaces in the shade, you’ll want aggressive spreaders that can outcompete weeds. Start with one of these 15 beautiful plants that creep and spread.
Planting around a pool requires careful planning. You want to strike the right balance between beauty, practicality, and maintenance. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to discuss some of the plants that you should never consider when landscaping your pool deck.
Is your lawn growing bare? Don’t despair! Try these solutions to create a lush, healthy lawn in no time. We include tried-and-true seeding methods and non-traditional techniques for efficient lawn repair.
August can be a good time to plant perennials in some climates. Planting this time of year gives your perennials time to establish strong roots before winter, so they can flourish in the spring. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for an August perennial planting guide.
Burgundy and wine-colored flowers create rich color schemes that work with both bold and subtle plantings. These complex colors add drama without overwhelming other plants. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares the best burgundy perennials for lasting garden impact.
Annuals are nice, but perennials are the bones of the garden. We love how they stick around and provide dependable interest. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some no-fail perennial combinations that look beautiful year after year.
Our lawn is a key player in summer activities, and by now, it may be showing the wear and tear of the season. To maintain healthy grass and prepare for fall, gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines August turf care tips.