Queen Lime zinnias are a special series with soft, sophisticated colors. They may not be as flamboyant as some of their more colorful counterparts, but we love them. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss growing these special zinnias.
Zinnias make an excellent addition to the summer cutting garden. They are sturdy plants that produce a great volume of large, colorful flowers. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for tips on making your cut zinnias last as long as possible.
Independence Day is a great time to add some patriotic flowers to your garden. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some beautiful and symbolic flowers to plant this 4th of July.
Firecracker bush explodes with color! Its scarlet-red blooms fill the late summer garden with pomp and circumstance. Drought-tolerant, hardy, and low-maintenance, this U.S. native shrub excels in warm regions. Learn how to cultivate it alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Are you passionate about pollinators? Do you love the look of a prairie or meadow garden? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some excellent wildflowers that spread easily for maximum effect.
Siberian pea shrubs are ruggedly adaptable and a fit for challenging sites. Their durability, easy growth, and hardiness make them a contender for spots where other plants may not thrive. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores the low-maintenance, hardy shrub and its optimal growing conditions.
Zinnias bring bounce to the display with their vibrant ray petals, sunny yellow centers, and the buzz of busy pollinators. While reliable, quick, and easy to grow, they’re not immune to common diseases, with a couple of pathogens all their own. Garden expert Kathierine Rowe targets zinnia diseases and how to treat and prevent them.
Who’s got time for pruning? Not me! If you want lovely shrubs but don’t want extra maintenance, try one of these 17 evergreen types you’ll rarely have to prune.
Spirea shrubs’ textured foliage and small flowers add beauty to all kinds of landscapes. And with so many species to choose from, you can likely find one that grows well in your garden. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to plant and care for spirea.
It isn’t always easy to match gerbera daisies’ ideal cultural conditions, but growing them in pots grants us the flexibility to control certain conditions. The right temperature, moisture, soil type, and sun exposure become more achievable with the portability of containers. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to provide the best potted environment for the delightful, bouncy blooms.
Fuchsias fill summer gardens with their hanging blooms and lush, green leaves. They’re perfect for hanging baskets, pots, planters, and containers. Learn how to give your fuchsias the best care with these five expert growing tips.
Zinnias are a wonderful way to add quick and bold color to your summer garden. 'California Giants' do it in grand style. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss growing and caring for your zinnias.