For summer blooms, it’s a great time to plant bulbs. April plantings make for some of the most stunning flowers mid-year, and there are so many options when it comes to bulbs. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers seven bulbs you can plant now for a profusion of blooms in summer.
There are many spring flowers worth picking up this weekend for immediate garden color. From cool-weather staples to underused options, Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists the plants that handle early April conditions and start performing right away.
If you love bulbs, throw a few heirloom daffodil varieties into your garden this spring. These blooms have been passed down for generations, and many have interesting forms and coloring. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay highlights nine of them you can grow this year.
The ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ peony is a gorgeous pink addition to any cutting garden. This peony looks lovely in arrangements with other flowers, or even in a vase by itself. Learn to grow it with experienced gardener, Sarah Jay.
If you want to prune Knockout roses, spring is a great time to do it. Establish an annual pruning session, and your Knockouts will bloom profusely every year from spring through to the first frost. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks you through the steps to prune your shrub roses the right way.
If you have limited garden space, don’t think you can’t grow shrubs. There are beautiful shrubs that fit seamlessly into small gardens or even containers. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares five of the best.
If you want to build your own cottage garden, shade can’t stop you! There are so many plants that thrive in a shade garden, all of which are appropriate for a cottage-style growing space. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks you through the steps for growing a shady cottage garden here.
Seeing vines taking over a building and breaking the structural integrity is enough to deter you from planting vines altogether. But some vines don't damage siding, brick, or paint, and you can plant these without worry. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven vines that are beautiful, but not so vigorous that they’re destructive.
If you want to plant blue flowers, shade will not limit your options. There are so many lovely azure flowers that appreciate some shelter from the harsh sunlight. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven of the best shade bloomers with stunning cerulean petals.
The Leyland cypress tree is an excellent addition to gardens as a foundation planting, a specimen, or planted in rows as a hedge. Plant it in cool regions where drought is common, and you’ll understand why it’s such a beloved tree. Learn how to grow this conifer with experienced gardener Sarah Jay.
The Nikau palm is an ideal choice for tropical-inspired gardens, but this New Zealand native has specific needs that differ from typical palms. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to grow healthy and happy Nikau palms.
New England perennials enliven gardens and support the local ecosystem at the same time. Include a few of these in your garden if you live in one of the states that make up this American region. If you’re not sure which perennials to start with, follow along as experienced gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay outlines seven of the best ones you can grow.