Are you looking for a low-maintenance shrub that makes an excellent noise or windscreen? Perhaps you're in the market for a sturdy privacy hedge. Podocarpus handles these tasks wonderfully. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses how to grow and care for these coniferous shrubs.
Do you need a privacy hedge, noise barrier, or a shrub that can quickly fill a space in the garden? We have just the thing! Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss lists 21 of her favorite fast-growing shrubs with aesthetic appeal.
Conebushes are beautiful tropical plants that can be grown in containers or in your landscape. Gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon talks about how to grow and care for conebushes in this article.
Are you looking for a beautiful and easy-care burst of red in the garden? Coralbean is a showy, drought-tolerant North American native shrub with crimson blooms. In this article, we’ll tell you how to grow and care for coralbean in your garden!
Are you looking for a stunning flowering plant that thrives on neglect? If you've never heard of Blue Lechenaultia, let gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen introduce you to this spectacular drought-tolerant plant that looks great in container gardens, xeriscapes, and rock gardens!
Amid the summer heat, it’s hard to think about growing fall vegetables. But if you want a bountiful fall harvest, late summer is the time to start planning and planting! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares 17 vegetables you can plant in late summer to enjoy this fall.
Are you looking for a fast-growing and attractive vine that requires very little maintenance and shows up wonderful fall foliage? Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses how to grow and care for Virginia Creeper.
From coffee grounds to banana peels to tea bags, there are many strange gardening hacks circulating the internet. Purportedly, adding these household materials to your garden soil can improve plant growth. Many sources recommend adding eggshells to tomato plants for a fertilizer boost. Is this claim backed by science or is it an urban soil myth?
If I plant irises in my yard this season, will they survive winter and flower again next year? How do I know if I’m planting an annual, biennial, or perennial iris? Determining whether or not your dramatic, ruffly iris blooms are a one-time thing or a regular occurrence can be a little tricky. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros helps clear the air so you’ll know what to expect from this beloved garden staple in the seasons to come.
Do you enjoy eating soft, buttery pecan nuts? Perhaps you are looking for a large and attractive shade tree for your landscape. If you live in the eastern or central United States, pecan trees can serve both purposes. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these spectacular trees.
Orchids are beloved around the world for their unique growth patterns and stunning flowers. Whether you’re growing a Cattleya or a Cymbidium, this guide will cover a few of the most common propagation methods to grow your collection.
Are you considering planting azaleas in your garden but you are not sure where they should go? These flowering shrubs will survive in many different growing conditions. But which is best? In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares how you can expect your azalea to grow depending on where it is planted.