Are you looking for a fast-growing and attractive vine that requires very little maintenance and shows up wonderful fall foliage? Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses how to grow and care for Virginia Creeper.
If I plant irises in my yard this season, will they survive winter and flower again next year? How do I know if I’m planting an annual, biennial, or perennial iris? Determining whether or not your dramatic, ruffly iris blooms are a one-time thing or a regular occurrence can be a little tricky. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros helps clear the air so you’ll know what to expect from this beloved garden staple in the seasons to come.
Orchids are beloved around the world for their unique growth patterns and stunning flowers. Whether you’re growing a Cattleya or a Cymbidium, this guide will cover a few of the most common propagation methods to grow your collection.
Are you considering planting azaleas in your garden but you are not sure where they should go? These flowering shrubs will survive in many different growing conditions. But which is best? In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares how you can expect your azalea to grow depending on where it is planted.
Large, rapidly spreading or invasive perennials can become more trouble than they’re worth in small spaces. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 10 perennials best avoided in small gardens and what you can plant instead.
Is your garden full of sandy soil? It can be tricky to find plants that will grow well in looser, sandy soil. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago lists 35 flowers that will beautify your sandy gardens this season!
In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon talks about how to care for plumbago, a beautiful flowering shrub that thrives in tropical climates. This plant also makes a pretty houseplant if you don’t have the warm temperatures it prefers.
Looking for an orange iris variety to zest up the yard? Hoping to install a few garden stars that’ll set a sunny tone? With 300 species and thousands of cultivars, there are plenty of orange iris varieties to choose from. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros profiles 11 of her favorites, offering growing tips and maintenance requirements for each.
Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is popular among hydrangea growers for its supposed benefits, from boosting flowering to deterring pests. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the science behind these claims and whether Epsom salt is good or bad for hydrangeas.
Are you building a tropical oasis or looking for the perfect tropical flowering houseplant to add to your collection? Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite tropical flowering plants, perfect for the home or garden.
Baking soda is often recommended for hydrangeas for a range of uses, from changing flower color to disease control. But not all these recommendations have the science to back them up. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses whether baking soda is good or bad for your hydrangeas.
Interested in growing some bicolor iris this year but not sure if it’s the right plant for you? Wondering what kind of iris you can grow in your southern garden? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros offers 9 reasons why you might want to give this lesser-known, warm-climate iris a closer look.