Roses are durable and resilient, rising from a bundle of sticks and roots to flourish into leafy, blooming specimens. To experience the magic of bare-root selections, we can hone in on what makes them viable. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores what to look for in a healthy bare-root rose (and what to avoid).
Underneath a rose’s outward beauty is a durable and hardy core, but certain conditions at planting set the best foundation for those gorgeous blooms. This includes minimizing winter extremes. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in when to plant roses in late winter, depending on your climate.
Specialty potted azaleas shine this time of year, and the right situation and care keep them looking their best. To extend the colorful show, join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in avoiding common mistakes when housing potted azaleas indoors.
Are you looking to plant a flowering hedge or add long-lived plants that provide beautiful blooms for arrangements? Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some of the top shrubs for your cut flower garden.
These beloved woody perennial shrubs bring their colorful charm indoors through florist-potted varieties. The forced blooms in vibrant shades emerge as many other plants are resting. If your indoor azalea shows signs of stress and decline, join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring a few primary causes and how to restore its vigor.
Honeysuckles are fragrant shrubs or vines perfect for chilly climates. Winter honeysuckle is a special type from China that grows well in North America. Give it plenty of space, airflow, and light, and it’ll fill your backyard with alluring, aromatic blossoms for decades.
Camellias are a treasure when they flower in the cool season, and their attractive foliage and forms structure the landscape year-round. ‘Yuletide’ bursts with bright red blooms just in time for the holidays. Explore how to plant, grow, and care for these sasanqua camellias with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Breathe life into the winter garden with a diverse palette of shrubs that show off in the cold season. With vibrant fruits, foliage, forms, and fragrances, they continue the display in an otherwise quiet landscape. Enjoy the multiseason interest these top performers (including natives and their cultivars) offer in winter and beyond with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Hydrangeas are tough shrubs with roots that tolerate cold temperatures, but you don't want to risk losing precious growth over the winter. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips for protecting your shrubs from the cold so that they will look better than ever next spring.
Winter doesn’t necessarily mean a garden without flowers; trees and shrubs are happy to fill the role of seasonal bloomers. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring gems that flower in winter, adding color, fragrance, and visual interest to the frosty landscape.
Winter jasmine bursts into bloom in the late winter, adding brightness to otherwise drab landscapes. So, if you want winter color, this plant is a great option! Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow and care for this unique plant.
If you're looking for a tough, low-maintenance shrub with an extra-long blooming time, abelia is a great option! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares how to care for a stunning variety, 'Ruby Anniversary,' in this growing guide.