We sometimes overlook ornamental grasses without knowing how they will behave in our landscapes, but they play a valuable role in adding movement and texture while supporting birds and other wildlife. Garden designer Katherine Rowe explores grasses to bring big seasonal color for a lasting impact in the garden.
Summer is dahlia season, and these spectacular blooms are among the prettiest you can grow. From tiny poms to dinner plate-sized beauties, we simply can't get enough. Here are some tips on growing prize-worthy specimens from cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss.
Creating a stunning hanging basket display requires some planning ahead, particularly when it comes to spacing. Too few plants look sparse, while too many compete for nutrients and water. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares 7 essential spacing tips to help you create the perfect hanging basket.
Spring rose pruning doesn't have to be intimidating. With these tips, you'll learn how to shape your roses for optimal growth and abundant blooms. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the essential techniques every rose gardener should know.
If you're looking for ideas for a low-maintenance garden border with lasting appeal, we have some great suggestions for you! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some gorgeous and enduring combinations.
With so many gorgeous, trailing plants to enjoy, hanging baskets are a must for viewing them from every angle. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares tips to keep those baskets looking their best through the summer.
Growing irises from seed is a rewarding but often overlooked gardening project. While it takes patience, the process is surprisingly simple and allows you to create unique iris varieties for your garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the straightforward process in this beginner-friendly guide.
Hanging baskets, with their prominent vertical interest, let us play with flowering combinations and foliar accents. Easy care blooms offer all the creativity and reliable seasonal color with less likelihood of looking puny in the pot later on. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing beginner flowers for hanging baskets to steal the show (and not look like a beginner at all).
Perennials are the garden foundation that we depend on to return every year. But what if your precious perennials didn't come back this year? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores some potential reasons why your dependable plants might not be so dependable after all.
Annuals fill empty beds with lush foliage, bright blooms, and quick-growing stems. They’re easy to start from seeds and readily available as potted plants at nurseries and garden centers. Choose from these 21 easy-growing annuals for your home garden.
May brings warming temperatures and frost-free nights for most growing zones, which means it’s full-throttle warm-season planting time. The easiest and most budget-friendly way to achieve a diversity of blooms is to direct sow seeds this month. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores flower seeds to plant in May for a long season of colorful returns.
Azaleas are lovely landscape shrubs, especially when they bloom. Flowering time can vary between different climate areas and also depends on pruning. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to find out when you can expect those beautiful blooms in your zone.