Understanding the blooming habit of your hydrangea is vital to pruning and flowering success. Prune at the wrong time, and you'll miss out on a lot of flowers! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to determine whether your hydrangea blooms on old wood, and what that means in terms of pruning.
November is the prime time to get our favorite spring and summer-flowering bulbs in the ground. Easy to plant and grow, winnowing down the selection may be the biggest challenge! For a long flowering season that kicks off in late winter, we’ve got showy performers in form, color, and fragrance to grace the display as temperatures warm.
With cold temperatures approaching, roses benefit from light preventative pruning to protect against winter kill. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines which roses to prune, and how, for the best resiliency come spring.
Christmas cacti are colorful, festive succulents that always look their best for the holidays. Easy to care for, with a surprisingly showy blooming habit, these are a houseplant favorite. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn how you can recycle your coffee grounds as fertilizer for your Christmas Cactus.
Thanksgiving cactus is a highlight of the autumnal display with bright, billowy blooms. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to support the tropical succulents for the best budding and flowering right in time with the Thanksgiving festivities.
Saving zinnia seeds means you never have to buy them again! Save seeds from your favorite varieties to grow them each year. The process is simple, and any gardener can do it regardless of their experience level. Learn how to save zinnia seeds for next year alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Hedge trees go beyond mere hedges to create shelter, privacy, and beauty in the garden. This traditional landscape choice melds historical charm with modern, naturalistic architecture. Here are some of our favorite deciduous hedge trees that look amazing in the fall.
Height layering garden combos distinguish standard gardens from exuberant ones. Experienced gardener and landscape designer Sarah Jay has 9 combos to make your garden a space of solace and beauty, and a place of visual interest.
Hydrangea trees create spectacular floral displays in home landscapes. Their giant panicles of blooms stand out, especially on short cultivars! The best option for you depends on your design preferences. Select your favorite from one of these nine dwarf trees, as recommended by former landscaper Jerad Bryant.
They may grow fast and look nice, but invasive shrubs can create real issues in the garden. They simply create too much competition! Florida gardener Melissa Strauss explains why you should never plant these invasive shrubs in your garden.
Blue gardens create a horticultural tapestry of color for serene spaces and a sense of tranquility. Full of texture and contrast, the dynamic color scheme charms year-round. Garden designer Katherine Rowe explores how to design a blue garden in our own landscapes, big or small.
Colorful hydrangeas take center stage in summer with lasting interest into fall as they transition on the stem. The bold stars are eye-catching near or far. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores varieties of the ornamental shrubs with color-shifting powers for a captivating flowering season.