9 Beautiful Shrubs to Plant in October
If you live in a warmer location, October is the perfect time for planting shrubs. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about some shrubs that will help beautify your landscape.
How to Prune Juniper
Put those shears away! Junipers need different pruning techniques than other woody plants. Improper pruning can permanently damage them. The right cuts promote healthy, beautiful branches full of evergreen foliage. Learn how to prune a juniper with seasoned landscaper Jerad Bryant.
9 Ways To Prepare Rose Bushes for Winter Dormancy Now
As our roses slow their active growth heading into the cool season, a little prep now helps them glide into winter dormancy as healthy, stress-free shrubs. Resilient specimens store energy to survive their winter rest and emerge for strong growth and flowering. Explore end-of-season care and treatment of roses now for a sturdy foundation over the winter.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Sweetbox Shrubs
Sweetbox is a handsome evergreen addition to shady garden sites. With shiny leaves and gently arching stems, it brings all-season interest. Fragrant winter blooms heighten the appeal. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits of the effortless broadleaf shrub.
How to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Roses
It’s late summer, and spider mites may be cropping up on our favorite ornamentals, fruits, and vegetables. Roses in hot, dry situations are no exception to the common garden pests. Gardening expert Katheirne rowe explores how to minimize the spider mite population on roses and their damage, too.
Time is Running Out to Prune Roses: What to do Right Now
In late summer, our roses may benefit from a little refresh. With final rounds of deadheading, our reblooming types put on a late-season show. Removing declining canes in all types improves overall health. Explore rose pruning to do now for vigorous roses heading into winter.
9 Tips to Keep Your Hydrangeas Happy During a Drought
Hydrangeas are standout flowering shrubs in the summer garden, offering one of the biggest bloom shows of the season. Durable, they perform across growing zones. But the moisture-loving ornamentals benefit from extra care during drought situations. Gardening expert Katheirne Rowe outlines how to protect hydrangeas during heat waves and dry spells for long-lived, healthy shrubs.
Rose Pruning Don’ts: 5 Ways You’re Damaging Your Bushes
Rose pruning looks straightforward until you start seeing problems develop after cutting. These common mistakes can weaken plants, invite disease, and reduce flowering for years to come. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to avoid the pruning errors that damage roses.
11 Shrub Recommendations For Your New Home Landscape
Landscaping a new home can be exciting and enjoyable. It's a chance to shape your space into something beautiful, personal, and functional. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some wonderful shrubs for the foundation of your landscape.
15 Shrubs You Can Plant in August
Late summer is a good time for planting shrubs to get them established before the winter cold sets in. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some of the beautiful shrubs that are great for August planting.
13 Unusual Alternatives to Boring Shrubs
With a mix of dynamic shrubs, no landscape need be boring. Even adding one or a few unusual selections tailors the aesthetic and boosts curb appeal, not to mention pollinator and wildlife support. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in unusual shrubs to set the garden apart.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Rocky Mountain Juniper
Looking for a tough evergreen tree? The Rocky Mountain juniper is just the one for you! It features aromatic leaves, decorative berries, and ridged bark. It’s native to the U.S. and easy to care for, making it an excellent choice for gardeners in western states.