Are you wondering which witch hazel variety would work best in your landscape? There are an amazing variety of witch hazels to choose from. These beautiful winter-flowering shrubs will brighten your landscape before most other plants begin to show signs of life. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 11 beautiful witch hazel shrubs that you can grow in your garden.
It’s about time to start thinking about what tomato varieties you’d like to grow this season. One of the most important factors to consider when selecting tomatoes is their disease-resistance package. Come along as organic farmer Jenna Rich lists out some of our 15 favorite and most disease-resistant tomato varieties.
Are you curious about the twisty, gnarled branches of the corkscrew willow? You can easily grow one in your own backyard, especially as part of a rain garden or at the edge of a pond or other wetland area. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these beautiful and fascinating plants.
Coleus is popular for its ability to be grown as both an indoor houseplant and an outdoor annual ornamental. They are also easy to propagate, which means one plant can give you an endless supply. Gardening expert Kelli Klein takes you through the steps necessary to have perpetual coleus plants.
Growing succulents hydroponically can reduce your need to water, help cuttings root quicker, and reduce the mess that comes with planting in soil. But there are also several downsides to consider that impact overall growth and survival. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton answers the question – can succulents grow in water?
Are you curious about growing your own wild strawberries? Just because they are “wild” doesn’t mean you can’t grow these tasty little fruits in your own landscape. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen introduces the wild strawberry and how to successfully grow your own!
Wildflowers are perfect for gardens in cold climates. Cold-hardy wildflowers are numerous and represent the best of the best, with showy blooms and textures that offer multi-season appeal. They withstand cold winters, many even relying on cold temperatures to survive. Get excited about the upcoming wildflower season with cold-hardy selections that thrive. Gardener Katherine Rowe outlines stunning and winter-hardy wildflowers to plant in spring or fall.
Are you thinking of adding daylilies to your garden or expanding your daylily collection? With a genus of over 80,000 varieties, this can feel like a daunting task! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago will examine 63 beautiful daylily varieties for you to choose from.
Easter lily plants herald the spring season with their gorgeous trumpet blooms and sweet fragrance. Enjoy Easter lilies well beyond spring as a garden perennial or houseplant. Their natural summer bloom cycle is a stunning addition to the warm-season garden in zones where they are hardy. Explore growing and caring for Easter lilies in spring - and year-round - with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Brassicas or cole crops are cool-season vegetables that thrive in early spring. Many plants, like cabbage and broccoli, benefit from a head start in cell trays indoors, while cold-hardy greens like arugula can be directly sown in workable garden soil. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the best brassicas to start from seed in February.
Looking for a stunning, vertical addition to your native garden? Blazing Star adds color and personality to flower beds and attracts tons of wildlife. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss as she shares her favorite varieties of this US native flower.
If you’re hoping for a wildflower aesthetic in the shade garden, many beautiful flowering plants are perfectly happy growing in low-light conditions. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some of her favorite shade-loving wildflowers.