Plant lace bug-resistant rhododendrons, and you’ll never have to spray their leaves with pesticide! These varieties ward off pesky lace bugs with fur, thick leaves, and strategic defenses. Join American Rhododendron Society member Jerad Bryant as we tour 19 of the best lace bug-resistant rhododendrons for your shady garden.
Peonies are beautiful, but tree peonies are magnificent! These deciduous shrubs sport gigantic peony blooms on woody stems. They offer year-round ornamental interest, as they don’t die back like herbaceous peonies do. Join backyard peony grower Jerad Bryant as we discover the best ways to care for these special plants.
Oakleaf hydrangeas bring multi-season appeal in flowers and foliage. Native to the southeastern U.S., the species and its cultivars bring large blooms in crisp white, soft pink, deep rose, and scarlet. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring these shade-tolerant summer bloomers with long-lived garden beauty.
With handsome foliage, attractive forms, and easy care, boxwoods are a go-to for all-season appeal. These evergreen anchors unify the planting arrangement as low-growing hedges, mixed borders, and stand-alone specimens. The versatile, historic shrubs are worthy of any collection. But, if you need to avoid boxwood blight, vary evergreen options, or find suitable growers for your microclimate, equally worthy selections abound. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring boxwood alternatives.
Hydrangeas aren’t just for their show in summer. As the bloom spectacle fades, lasting interest remains. Late-season flowers in twisting colors transition to the hues of fall. Depending on the variety, leaves turn bright shades of gold, red, and purple. Here, gardening expert Katherine Rowe looks at hydrangea varieties with multiseason appeal and outstanding fall color.
With the proper selections in the right garden spot, roses and hydrangeas grow together to create an all-season bloom spectacle. Garden expert Katherine Rowe shares tips for outstanding rose and hydrangea combinations based on cultural requirements and display considerations. Rely on hardiness, light conditions, and moisture needs for a long-lived combination.
Hydrangea arborescens is a U.S. native shrub. Cultivars bring large blooms in crisp white, fresh lime, soft pink, and rich rose. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring these popular and versatile summer bloomers.
Rough-leaved hydrangeas are unique additions to the hydrangea collection. The lacecap flower clusters and attractive, large leaves bring color and texture to the shade garden. Explore these standout summer bloomers with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Bigleaf hydrangeas bring luscious blooms in dreamy pinks, blues, and whites with bold hues and blushes. After plants rest quietly in winter, lacecap and mophead flower clusters burst among attractive, large leaves for a warm season show. Explore these traditional summer hallmarks with contemporary twists with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Deciding to plant a large flowering shrub can be a big commitment. Hydrangeas and rhododendrons are both wonderful choices, but which one will work best in your space? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss unpacks the needs of each to help you make the best choice.
While beloved, commonly grown hydrangeas drop their leaves in winter, a few evergreen hydrangea selections and relatives in the Hydrangeaceae family hold lustrous leaves year-round. In addition to attractive foliage, their flowers, fruits, and growth habits inspire a doubletake in the garden. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring unique evergreen hydrangea varieties for all-season interest.
With a few key cultural practices and a bit of seasonal maintenace, roses grace the garden for many years. Basic pruning is easy and important for preventing diseases, directing growth, and increasing air circulation for overall rose health - but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. Avoid common pruning mistakes with gardening expert Katherine Rowe to ensure healthy roses across the seasons.