Deciding to plant a large flowering shrub can be a big commitment. Hydrangeas and rhododendrons are both wonderful choices, but which one will work best in your space? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss unpacks the needs of each to help you make the best choice.
Planting a garden full of peppers? You may be wondering how many you can fit in one space. Pepper plants need a bit of space to thrive and grow fruit. Read on alongside pepper grower Jerad Bryant and learn how much legroom they need.
With summer in full swing, the heat may be stressing out your once beautiful hanging baskets. Some plants handle heat better than others. In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares some of her top picks for hanging basket plants that can handle even the hottest summer days.
July is an interesting month when it comes to gardening. It may feel like it’s too late to plant summer bloomers and too early for cool fall bloomers. It’s actually a great time to get a head start on those fall-blooming plants! Join Melissa Strauss in discovering seeds you can start now for wonderful fall flowers.
Are you looking for some interesting vines to add to your landscape? How about looking into some ornamental native vines? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 15 easy-to-grow native vines and climbing plants that will make themselves right at home in your garden!
Rainbows of peppers could be just months away if you plant them in raised beds in late spring. This warm-weather crop thrives with well-drained soil, full sun, and some secret maintenance tips that will multiply your harvests. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how to grow abundant peppers in a raised garden bed.
Everyone thinks that tomatoes must be vine-ripened to taste the best, but plucking them before peak redness can actually yield better quality fruits. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains why you shouldn’t vine-ripen your tomatoes and how to find the “sweet spot” for harvest timing.
This staple crop has far more to offer than plain old grocery store spuds. You can grow a tremendous diversity and massive quantity of potatoes in your raised beds as long as you remember these nine tips from garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey.
Is there a best method for transplanting tomatoes? We’re curious, too. We trialed three commonly taught techniques in the Epic Garden and measured the results. Let’s break them down with vegetable gardener Jerad Bryant.
Unique and unusual flowers foster creativity in the cutting garden and fresh and dried floral displays. With so many to choose from, incorporating fresh finds is boundless. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring high-performing, unusual cutting garden selections, including twists on old garden favorites, ornamental perennials, and flowering annuals.
Here, kitty, kitty! Your cat will thank you for planting this low-maintenance perennial, and the pollinators will, too! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has 27 of the prettiest varieties of catmint that will look great in your flower bed.
Are you looking for an easy-going perennial to add a tropical vibe to your landscape? The cold-hardy Japanese banana tree is perennial down to USDA zone 5, making it the ideal choice. Even in colder regions, these tropicals can be kept in containers and brought indoors for winter. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep will tell you all you need to know to get a Japanese banana tree to thrive.