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.
Deadheading is a productive August garden task that prompts the next flush of flowers in repeat bloomers. This month is the last opportunity for many of us to clip faded blooms for a final round of color before frost, and before encouraging reseeding. Gardener Katharine Rowe outlines the top flowers to deadhead now and why it benefits the selection.
Alternative lawns are all the rage! They’re great for lawn lovers who don’t want to have to fertilize, water, and mow grass so often. Clover lawns are superb, as they feed pollinators, are drought-tolerant, and fix nitrogen in the soil. Learn how to plant one yourself with these seven easy steps.
Late summer is a good time for planting shrubs to get them established before the winter cold sets in. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some of the beautiful shrubs that are great for August planting.
With a mix of dynamic shrubs, no landscape need be boring. Even adding one or a few unusual selections tailors the aesthetic and boosts curb appeal, not to mention pollinator and wildlife support. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in unusual shrubs to set the garden apart.