Lavender is a perennial herb that benefits from annual or twice-annual haircuts. In this article, garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains when and how to cut back lavender for the most abundant flowers and an attractive shape.
Roses are so beautiful; it's no wonder breeders have worked endlessly to produce repeat-blooming cultivars. These roses, and some antique ones as well, don't just shine in the spring garden. With a little attention, they can be stars in the fall. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some stunning repeat bloomers to share.
Move over hosta, and make way for 11 other hardy, shade-loving plants with fantastic foliage. Gardening expert Lindsay Miller shares a list of alternatives to hostas.
Roses grace the garden for many years, even if their initial planting site warrants revisiting. As conditions change and plants mature, it’s sometimes necessary to relocate roses to improve their health or the overall garden experience. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore the signs to look for when assessing a move to ensure healthy roses across the seasons.
What better way to add long-lasting beauty to your landscape than to plant a shrub? Shrubs are incredibly versatile, diverse, and easy to grow. Take a guided tour with gardening expert Liessa Bowen and learn more about 19 sensational shrubs you can plant this fall.
Fall is the perfect time to plant new hydrangeas. But with so many varieties available, choosing which ones to plant can be difficult. Gardener Briana Yablonski will share some unique hydrangea varieties to brighten your garden.
Rose mallows are among the largest-blooming perennials, with giant flowers and fanning petals. Native species and their cultivars bring vertical color, form, and texture to a variety of garden spaces in the ground and containers. September is the perfect time to add the pollinator-attracting specimens, which range from small and compact to tall and narrow in a range of reds, pinks, roses, and whites. Explore beautiful selections of hardy hibiscus with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Fall is a great time to grow flowers in warm climate zones. Many flowers thrive in the warm soil and cooler air. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss shares what she's planting this year and what works in her Zone 9 garden in the fall.
Roses are, hands down, the most famous and popular of all flowers. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss has uncovered the best of the best. Read on for some of the most popular varieties of all time.
Fritillaria, or fritillary plants, are hardy perennial bulbs that sprout flowers off drooping peduncles. They’re native to North America, Europe, and Asia, so there are native and non-native varieties for your garden. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in discovering these 17 fritillaria bulbs you can plant this year for spectacular, fragrant, and bright-colored blooms.
Are you looking for some shrubbery that retains its foliage for year-round value? Needled evergreens aren’t the only plants that hold their leaves throughout the winter months. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 15 native broadleaf evergreen shrubs to spruce up your landscape, no matter the weather.
Hydrangeas are quite easy to divide and replant to increase their numbers. The more common varieties of big-leaf hydrangeas are easy and rewarding to divide. Follow these simple steps to learn how to do this with Wendy Moulton.