Looking for a red iris that will turn up the heat in your garden and lend a little drama to the landscape? Several species in the Iris genus offer flowers in shades of red. In this article, certified master gardener and landscape designer Liz Jaros profiles 11 of her favorites.
Roses are sold one of two ways: on their own roots or grafted. Which is the better choice for you? In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood outlines the differences between grafted vs. own-root and how they affect the performance of roses in your garden.
If you live in a warm climate, picking the right assortment of vegetables to grow in your garden can be a challenge. In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares her favorite heat-tolerant vegetables for warm climate gardens.
Don’t get the wrong rose for your garden. It’s tempting to impulse buy the prettiest plant you see, but beginning with some research can help you avoid future disappointment. In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood walks through 11 factors to keep in mind when buying roses at a nursery or garden center.
Is your garden looking a little bland? Bright, vivid colors are just the ingredient to spice it up! In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 15 roses in saturated hues to make your garden space come alive with color.
Blazing star (Liatris spp.) flowers are spectacular additions to a perennial wildflower garden. Part of the fun of growing blazing stars is waiting for those flowers to emerge and brighten the garden, attracting many pollinators. Gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss all things blazing star, so you will know a little about what to expect while waiting for your Liatris to bloom.
Are you growing blackberries this season, but aren't sure what to plant along next to them? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares what not to plant next to blackberries this season.
Are you thinking of growing some native plants this year? Native plants provide a variety of different benefits to your local ecosystem. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares her favorite reasons why every gardener should add native plants to their garden this season.
Carnations are ornamental garden staples, filling containers or beds with masses of intricate flowers. Follow this guide to find out how to grow and care for carnations in your own backyard.
Are you looking for a way to add some color and interest to your garden without waiting years for your perennial plants to establish and start showing off? Native annuals are a great way to spruce up the garden quickly. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 17 of her favorite North American native annuals for the flower garden.
Are you working on a pollinator garden? These beneficial bugs are an important component of your garden’s ecosystem, and you can lure them in with roses! While not all roses are attractive to pollinators, many varieties are frequently-visited favorites. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top 21 roses for a beautiful and beneficial pollinator garden.
Are you looking for a perennial plant that is native and brings plenty of color to the garden in summer and fall? Sneezeweed is a low-maintenance plant that can do just that! In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss tells all about sneezeweed, how to grow and care for it.