Holiday cacti are unlike most other blooming plants. They need cold temperatures, long nights, and humidity to bloom. If the blooms appear too early, you’ll have to control the growing site in the future for a timely flowering period. Learn how to do this alongside Thanksgiving cactus grower Jerad Bryant.
Are your hydrangeas turning pink? Fear not! These seven strategies actually work, unlike the myths of adding old pennies, nails, and coffee grounds to change the soil’s pH. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven ways to keep your hydrangeas blue.
Orange is the color of the season, and maybe the whole year! Plants with orange foliage aren't common, but there are some gorgeous ones around if you know what to look for. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some of the best and brightest orange foliage around!
Blue-leaved plants provide lush backdrops for other plants in the garden, and they stand out well enough on their own. Find trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals with the blue hue. No matter what type of plant you’re looking for, there’s sure to be a cultivar on this list for you. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to discover 17 plants with blue foliage.
While fall is prime time to plant spring-flowering bulbs, it’s also an opportunity to divide established colonies. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to tell if your bulbs need to be divided to rejuvenate the crop and as a way to expand the collection.
Asters bring a burst of late-season color, pollinator benefits, and versatility across site conditions. With sky blue blooms in late summer into fall, ‘October Skies’ is a top-performing cultivar and a rugged performer. It highlights the autumnal display with adaptable appeal. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits of the easy-going wildflower brimming with high color.
Blue flowers are extremely rare in the plant kingdom. Many have the word blue in their name, despite their color being closer to purple or violet. A true blue flower is a sight to see in the home garden. Nurseryman and landscaper Jerad Bryant shares 21 of the best plants with true blue blooms.
'Autumn Blaze' maple lives up to its fiery name and makes an excellent and adaptable addition to the landscape. Learn about how to grow and care for this beautiful and versatile tree with gardening expert Melissa Strauss.
Color-changing leaves aren’t the only reason to plant Japanese maples! The trees grow twisting branches and stunning seed pods that helicopter to the ground when they’re ripe. These nine varieties are some of the best cultivars, and they’re easy to install during landscaping projects.
Japanese maple trees are stunning ornamental additions to the garden landscape. 'Bloodgood' is a wonderful cultivar for warmer climates where others may not thrive. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about how you can grow and care for this tree in your yard.
Burgundy foliage and soft, feathery plumes make purple fountain grass a landscaper's dream. Adding texture and movement to the garden, it's among the most popular ornamental grasses. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to find out how you can overwinter this beauty.
If you're concerned that your bulbs are starting to compete for resources, it might be time to divide them. Or is it? Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about how and when to divide your overcrowded bulbs.