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.
If you have a spot in your garden that’s begging for brightness, look no further than easy-to-care-for and cheerful carnations. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich to learn about 15 carnation varieties for your garden.
If you’re wondering if you can transplant your perennials in fall, the answer is often yes. Many perennials will handle an autumnal transplant just fine, emerging the next spring in their new spot like nothing happened. From spring-blooming bulbs to hardy hostas, there are plenty of plants that won’t mind the transition. Plant biologist Emily Estep lists 17 perennials you can transplant this fall.
Ensure your precious mums stay snug all year with a repot! Chrysanthemums need repotting often since they hate getting rootbound. We’ll use compost, fresh soil, and a whole lot of love and care to keep your mums happy. Learn how to repot them with these nine easy steps from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Are you looking for an evergreen tree or shrub that’ll prosper on your property despite the fact that it barely sees any sunlight? Colorful azaleas, dark green hollies, and hedge boxwoods are just a few of your many options. Plant biologist Emily Estep will name and explain 21 different evergreen trees and shrubs that thrive in shade, offering year-round color despite your lack of light.
Drought-tolerant trees are exquisite landscape additions no matter where you live. Some appreciate winter moisture, while others are drought-tolerant year-round. Take a tour of the world and discover 27 of the most drought-tolerant trees you can plant today. Join nursery tree specialist Jerad Bryant as we identify the best ones for your yard.
Virginia bluebells are a sweet welcome to spring and a graceful jewel of the shade garden. A North American native wildflower, this fleeting ephemeral provides a big show and pollinator resources in its short growing season. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the beauty, surprise, and carefree qualities of this favorite perennial.
Hydrangeas, the blooming glories of the summer garden, are durable, reliable performers in the right growing spot. If yours isn’t as bloom-worthy as it could be, is outgrowing its space, or exhibiting other signs of stress, it may be time to move to a better location. Explore the signs of when to transplant hydrangeas with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.