Gardening

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

A close-up reveals intricate details of purple floss flowers, their delicate petals forming a clustered masterpiece. The vivid purple color contrasts distinctly with the gentle, unfocused scenery of abundant green foliage.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Floss Flower

Are you looking for a quick and easy-to-grow annual flower? Floss flower is a vibrant and showy plant that will grow from seed to full bloom within a single growing season. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will share tips on how to best grow this attractive garden beauty.

Beautiful Pink Begonia Flowers Growing in Garden

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Begonias

Begonias are beautiful flowers that are quite hardy and can be grown in a variety of different locations. If you've decided to add begonias to your garden this season, there are some important factors to consider when maximizing their growth. In this article, certified master gardener and begonia enthusiast Laura Elsener provides exact steps to plant, grow, and care for Begonias.

A hand cradles chokeberry branches adorned with leaves. Bunches of dark, ripe chokeberries nestle among the foliage, promising a burst of tart sweetness with every bite. In the backdrop, a blurred red fence adds a touch of contrasting color.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Chokeberry

Are you looking for an easy-to-grow native shrub with excellent fall color and wildlife value? Chokeberry has visual appeal throughout the growing season: showy white flowers in the spring, clusters of small fruits throughout the summer and fall, and beautiful late-season foliage. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these interesting and useful shrubs.

close up of a pink Asiatic lily bloom with a yellow center and prominent anthers.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Asiatic Lilies

Want to know more about Asiatic lilies and how to care for them? Are you looking to inject the landscape with bold color and unusual foliage? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros breaks down the genus and discusses everything you need to know about growing Asiatic lilies.

a small brassica seedling is bulking up for a fall harvest.

Vegetables

Sow These 19 Seeds With Us In September!

The milder days of September are the perfect time to sow fall and winter crops. If you want summer’s delicious harvests to continue into the cold months, check out what you can plant now to extend your season. Here are some of the seeds the Epic crew and friends are planting this September!

Long, lavender blooms made up of clustered flowers hang from a wisteria vine.

Vines

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Wisteria

Are you wooed by wisteria? This robust plant boasts enchanting flowers that are hard to resist! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago outlines everything you need to know about caring for wisteria and varieties to try in your garden!

A cluster of pale lavender pincushion flowers grow in a lush garden.

Ornamental Gardens

37 Hardy Perennials For Difficult Climates

Are you searching for plants that can handle drought, heat, or cold? Depending on your climate, you can choose from quite a few plants. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago gives insight and ideas on 37 hardy perennials that thrive in challenging climates.

a tree is loaded with round, ripe, yellow fruits and green foliage in a sunny garden.

Shrubs

14 Beautiful Edible Shrubs for Your Garden

Foodscaping has gained momentum in recent years as gardeners combine ornamental plants with edibles. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 14 beautiful edible shrubs that lay a foundation for your edible garden.

a view of a large black walnut tree looking up from the bottom displays a large canopy against the backdrop of a blue sky.

Trees

What Can You Plant Near Black Walnut Trees?

Are you struggling to keep other plants alive under the canopy of your black walnut tree? There’s a good reason for that. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains why this occurs and what you can plant near these trees!

A vibrant array of yellow and purple flowers creates a lush tapestry of colors, forming a captivating sight. Their tall, elegant stems adorned with delicate leaves sway gently in the breeze, exuding natural grace and beauty.

Flowers

11 Native Perennials to Direct Sow this Fall

Are you looking for some native perennial wildflowers to grow in your garden? Direct seeding in fall gives you a head start on beautiful spring blooms! Starting new perennials from seed is both economical and enjoyable. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 11 native perennial wildflowers you can sow this fall.