Gardening

All about gardening - we have many in-depth guides about edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and much more. We provide answers for your garden issues!

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Ornamental Gardens

17 Perennials You Can Transplant in Fall

If you’re wondering if you can transplant your perennials in fall, the answer is often yes. Many perennials will handle an autumnal transplant just fine, emerging the next spring in their new spot like nothing happened. From spring-blooming bulbs to hardy hostas, there are plenty of plants that won’t mind the transition. Plant biologist Emily Estep lists 17 perennials you can transplant this fall.

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Flowers

How to Repot Chrysanthemums in 9 Easy Steps

Ensure your precious mums stay snug all year with a repot! Chrysanthemums need repotting often since they hate getting rootbound. We’ll use compost, fresh soil, and a whole lot of love and care to keep your mums happy. Learn how to repot them with these nine easy steps from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.

Camellia japonica boasts glossy, dark green leaves with serrated edges, paired with large, rose-like flowers in shades of pink that have soft, overlapping petals.

Ornamental Gardens

19 Evergreen Trees and Shrubs That Thrive in the Shade

Are you looking for an evergreen tree or shrub that’ll prosper on your property despite the fact that it barely sees any sunlight? Colorful azaleas, dark green hollies, and hedge boxwoods are just a few of your many options. Plant biologist Emily Estep will name and explain 21 different evergreen trees and shrubs that thrive in shade, offering year-round color despite your lack of light.

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Vegetables

How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Zone 7

Starting a garden in a mild to warm climate is much different than in a colder region, so we’re here to discuss it. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shares her best tips and tricks for starting a vegetable garden in growing Zone 7.

The Jacaranda mimosifolia is a drought tolerant tree that has feathery, fern-like leaves with a delicate, lacy appearance and produces large, cascading clusters of trumpet-shaped lavender-blue flowers that create a stunning canopy.

Trees

27 Best Drought-Tolerant Trees For Your Landscape

Drought-tolerant trees are exquisite landscape additions no matter where you live. Some appreciate winter moisture, while others are drought-tolerant year-round. Take a tour of the world and discover 27 of the most drought-tolerant trees you can plant today. Join nursery tree specialist Jerad Bryant as we identify the best ones for your yard.

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Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Virginia Bluebells

Virginia bluebells are a sweet welcome to spring and a graceful jewel of the shade garden. A North American native wildflower, this fleeting ephemeral provides a big show and pollinator resources in its short growing season. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the beauty, surprise, and carefree qualities of this favorite perennial.

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Shrubs

7 Signs It’s Time To Transplant Your Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas, the blooming glories of the summer garden, are durable, reliable performers in the right growing spot. If yours isn’t as bloom-worthy as it could be, is outgrowing its space, or exhibiting other signs of stress, it may be time to move to a better location. Explore the signs of when to transplant hydrangeas with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

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Fruits

Grow Fruit Trees in Raised Beds: A Step-by-Step Guide

Do you want to grow delicious, high-quality fruits at home, but your ground soil can’t hack it? You can successfully grow fruit trees in raised beds, and we can help! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses growing fruit trees in raised beds, best practices, and popular varieties to consider.

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Ornamental Gardens

When and How to Cut Back Lavender

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.

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Fruits

What’s Eating My Apples? 13 Apple Tree Pests to Watch For

Is your apple tree under attack? From common aphids and spider mites to the proverbial worm in the apple, there are a surprising amount of pests that could be the culprit. Management may be simple or somewhat challenging. Plant biologist Emily Estep will walk you through 13 different apple tree pests, including how to identify them and how to treat them.

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Herbs

37 Herb Garden Design Ideas

Versatile designs and adaptable plants make it possible to grow herbs in various garden situations. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring an array of herb planting designs to fit any space. Throughout the seasons, we’ll be clipping fresh, fragrant selections with abandon.

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Shrubs

15 Easy Roses That Shine in The Fall

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.