Discover vibrant and environmentally-sound alternatives to the traditional burning bush! In this article, gardener and biologist Lindsay Miller introduces shrubs that bring bold fall color without the invasive tendencies.
Fall is the best time to plant our favorite spring and summer flowering bulbs. With some work now, we’ll reap the rewards with floral surprises as winter fades. Treat your future self by choosing long-blooming selections to usher in the warm season. You won’t have to wait long; many start appearing before winter’s end. Explore fall-planted bulbs with a long spring flowering season with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
From classic yellow trumpets to exquisite bi-colored blooms, these selections will brighten your garden after winter’s chill! Gardener and spring bulb buff Lindsay Miller introduces 21 types of daffodils to drop in the ground this fall.
Hibiscus brings that lush, tropical zest we associate with sunny summertime days. With perennial selections, we can experience the blooms year after year with easy care. Rose mallow (native species and their cultivars) have papery disk blooms among unique foliage. Rose of Sharon, with ruffly flowers, lends vertical interest. Explore lasting selections of hardy hibiscus with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Looking for the perfect purple-blooming shrub to plant in front of your house, to create a border, or to bring butterflies to your yard? You’ve found it in Mexican bush sage, a type of Salvia that couldn’t be easier to maintain. Its gorgeous purple flowers change in fall, when white petals come into view. Plant biologist Emily Estep will walk you through all the details on how to pant, grow, and care for this warm-climate perennial.
Burning bush is a rugged shrub that shines in the autumn landscape, showing off with fiery red leaves and berries. It’s also an aggressive spreader with negative impacts in its expansive growing range. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring why not to plant burning bush. Prevention is the best control, and plenty of beneficial options are ready to take place.
It's time to roll up your sleeves and start your fall bulb planting. This year, why not try some new and interesting varieties? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some unique and beautiful bulbs to share for autumn planting.
Do you love the delicate and colorful foliage of Japanese maples? If you have room for one of these colorful trees, you will not be disappointed. Let’s take a tour of 19 dazzlingly beautiful small trees for cool climates.
Although peonies don’t require much maintenance, regular pruning helps remove dead growth and keeps the plants productive. Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn a step-by-step guide to pruning peonies.
Are you sick of seeing the same mums over and over again? Or perhaps you love mums but want even more color, texture, and height? There are hundreds of heirloom mum varieties out there for gardeners who are ready to step up their mum game. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep has selected 23 heirloom chrysanthemum varieties you may want to pursue for your fall garden.
Morning glory vines decorate fenceposts, bare planters, and archways throughout the tropical Americas. There are perennial and annual types, while some are native to the U.S.! Learn how to give these vining spreaders the care they need to thrive this summer, with seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant.
Dividing lavender is a bit tricky, but there are ways to propagate new plants through offshoots and segmenting roots and stems. Layering is a streamlined method of creating new divisions. Or, if your fragrant grower is in peril, you may want to consider dividing stems and roots to foster new growth. Explore the measures of dividing lavender with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.