Native azaleas make gorgeous specimens in woodland and naturalized gardens. From blush pink to vibrant scarlet, a profusion of spring and summer blooms bring color and fragrance to the early-season garden. Pollinators can’t resist the nectar and pollen. Explore native azalea species with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Fragrance in the garden engages our senses, heightens our garden experience, and deepens our connection to our natural surroundings. Fragrant flowers also serve as a plant superpower, attracting specialized pollinators to each perfumed bloom. Here, we’ll explore top-performing fragrant flowers to incorporate into the garden for lovely scents year-round. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in collecting fragrant flowers to delight your garden.
Wondering which plants are right for your mid-century home garden? Interested in learning more about the principles of mid-century architecture and landscape design? Certified master gardener Liz Jaros has you covered with this breakdown of mid-century style and a look at the plants that embrace its philosophy.
Want to know more about Victorian gardens and landscape design? Wondering which trees, shrubs, and flowers will go best with your home’s ornate English architecture? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros takes a look at the principles and philosophy of Victorian garden design and suggests 21 plants that will hit Victorian notes in your yard.
Have you ever made your own topiary? This is a simple and rewarding process if you have the patience for it! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago details the steps to create a beautiful topiary right in your garden.
Are you dealing with an overgrown and out-of-control strawberry bed? Well, proper pruning can help you get it back on track. Gardener Briana Yablonski will share how and when to prune strawberries for optimal growth.
Cinnamon ferns are regal among other ferns producing impressive, green to yellow leaves and cinnamon-colored spikes. In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton explains just what they need and how to get some of these lovely plants into your garden.
For the cut flower garden, there is no plant more perfect than the classic hybrid tea rose. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss tells you all you need to know to get started with these beautiful plants in your own garden.
If you live in a climate with a short growing season, it can be hard to find plants that grow fast enough to enjoy. The first frost comes all too soon. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses 21 flowers that work perfectly in short growing season climates.
So, you’ve decided to plant a flower garden and aren’t sure exactly where to start. We can help with that! In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some valuable tips for starting a thriving flower garden.
For stunning, wine-colored blooms in the spring garden, Beaujolais sweet peas are simply divine. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares what you need to know to grow and care for these richly-hued beauties in your garden.
If you are looking for a bright and cheerful addition to the pollinator garden, butterfly flower is a great option. Pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss covers all you need to know to grow this wonderful plant in your garden.