Deciduous magnolias may not be as well known as their evergreen cousins, but they are no less beautiful. Star magnolia is a stunning tree that falls into this group. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about planting and caring for your own star magnolia.
Spring showers bring May flowers unless you’re planting one of these 15 trees! These spring flowering species emerge from winter dormancy earlier than other trees and shrubs. Whether you like native plants, gigantic blooms, or stately structures, there’s sure to be an option here for your garden.
March is the perfect month for pruning woody trees and shrubs! Many are deciduous and dormant during winter, giving you a clear view of their structure. Others bloom on new wood, making them perfect pruning candidates. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 11 trees and shrubs to prune in late winter and early spring.
Are you missing the ability to bring flowers from the garden inside your home? Prune your blooming trees and bring in the branches to force them indoors! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to do and which trees to try.
The cold temperatures of winter can stress evergreen trees and leave them more susceptible to infection. In this article, Briana Yablonski will share some of the most common evergreen tree diseases to check for once the coldest time of the year has passed.
February is a great time to plant many of the beautiful trees and shrubs that we enjoy during the warmer months. As long as the ground is workable, you can start putting them in the ground. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about some great February additions to the garden landscape.
Break out those loppers and pruning shears. It's time to get back to work! Many shrubs and trees are ready for their annual trim around February while they are dormant. Here are 11 you might have in your yard that are perfect for pruning this month.
Early spring is tree planting season, and we are getting ready to add some of our favorites to the garden. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss when you should water those new trees and how much they need.
In mid to late winter, we cross our fingers that our bare trees and shrubs endured the seasonal extremes and any late cold blasts, merely resting before spring’s warming conditions. During this quiet time in the landscape, it can be difficult to discern a dormant plant from a dead one. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores visual and physical cues to hone in on the viability of your dormant tree or shrub.
Sago palms are a striking tropical with a rosette of fronded leaves. In the garden or as a houseplant, they make a long-lasting feature. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to incorporate the handsome and historic specimen into your collection.
Palm trees add tropical energy to your space, and potting them makes them great for anyone, including those living in cold climates. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss talks about how and when to fertilize them to keep those vacation vibes strong.
Palm trees are easy to care for and add beautiful, tropical vibes to the garden landscape. Most of them aren't built for freezing weather, but there are a few that will reasonably withstand the cold. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss discusses some of the most cold-tolerant palms you can plant in your yard.