Unsure what to plant in your clay soil? You could spend a lot of time aerating and amending the earth, or you could just choose species that naturally thrive in clay. Better yet, there are lots of native species for you to choose from that won’t compete with the local ecosystem. Plant biologist Emily Estep lists 23 native plants for clay soils that you can grow.
Bring some beautiful tropical foliage indoors, or find it a cozy spot in your shade garden. Caladiums provide great color and beauty and thrive in lower light conditions making them excellent houseplants. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss in looking at some stunning varieties of this versatile plant.
You don’t have to choose between long-lasting plants and beautiful bouquets—many perennials produce flowers perfect for cutting. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn 21 perennials that work well as cut flowers.
Drift roses are compact, vigorous, disease-resistant roses that grow in a variety of conditions with ease. A wave of blooms emerges in late spring and repeat-flowers through frost. With their quick growth, mannerly size, and abundance of soft flowers, Drifts create an eye-catching display in versatile garden locations. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring how to foster these easy going shrubs and their delicate appeal.
What is biodiversity? It’s a big term that measures how many animal and plant species are thriving in an area. Plant native plants, and you increase native animal populations. Learn which species are our favorites for each region alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Do your fruit trees look “shot-holed,” and you wonder what the deal is? Why are your young fruit trees coming out of the winter months with lots of unforeseen damage? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she explains how to identify, prevent, and treat bacterial canker in fruit trees so you can keep your home orchard healthy and yields high.
As summer winds down, gardeners may start to think about fall-planting onions. Join organic farmer and gardening expert Jenna Rich as she digs into growing onions in raised beds.
‘Silver White’ is a crisp white garlic with a mellow, enjoy-it-everyday flavor. It’s an easygoing softneck variety that performs reliability across variable climates, including maritime and humid conditions. Explore the easy care of this favorite selection - both in growing and eating - with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Geums, also called avens, are cheery flowering perennials that are surprisingly underappreciated in the home garden. Let’s change that! Gardening enthusiast Lindsay Miller shares how to grow and care for these long-blooming and low-maintenance beauties.
The coming of cooler, fall weather means that repeat-blooming roses can once again show off their skills. They may be looking a little worse for wear from the intense summer heat. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some great tips to help get your shrubs back in blooming condition for more flowers this fall.
Gorgeous foliage, flashy flowers, and semi-evergreen, ligularia deserves recognition! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss in learning how to grow and care for this beautiful shade plant. You're going to love this wonderful addition to the garden.
Hydrangeas pop open their flower buds in late summer, revealing clusters of bright blossoms. They come in many colors, like blue, pink, red, white, and purple. When growing them for the first time, you’ll want the best care tips to guarantee bodacious blooms. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant as we ensure your shrubs sprout blooms proliferously!