May brings sweeping warmth across much of the Northern Hemisphere, which means prime time for direct sowing heat-loving vegetables. The streamline method suits a variety of warm-season crops and couldn’t be easier. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights vegetables to direct sow in May based on their growing preference and your growing zone.
Annuals fill empty beds with lush foliage, bright blooms, and quick-growing stems. They’re easy to start from seeds and readily available as potted plants at nurseries and garden centers. Choose from these 21 easy-growing annuals for your home garden.
May brings warming temperatures and frost-free nights for most growing zones, which means it’s full-throttle warm-season planting time. The easiest and most budget-friendly way to achieve a diversity of blooms is to direct sow seeds this month. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores flower seeds to plant in May for a long season of colorful returns.
Chefs rejoice at the sight of fresh, homegrown green beans. They’re more nutritious and delicious than their grocery store counterparts. Fill a bed with bean plants and you’ll have beans for the rest of the year! Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in learning how to cultivate these easy-growing crops.
Azaleas are lovely landscape shrubs, especially when they bloom. Flowering time can vary between different climate areas and also depends on pruning. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to find out when you can expect those beautiful blooms in your zone.
‘Jeana’ is the total package when it comes to perennials. This native cultivar has highly ornamental blooms that support pollinators and flowers for months. Superior disease resistance makes it a standout among more finicky varieties in the species. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores a new one to love among old garden favorites, ‘Jeana’ garden phlox.
Pollinators love flowers! They rely on fragrant blooms for nectar and pollen—help these hungry critters by planting as many productive wildflowers as possible. There are thousands of shade-loving plants for pollinators; native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares 19 of the best ones.
Growing raspberries at home allows you to enjoy the sweet and flavorful fruits at their peak. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow these perennial berries in your garden.
Is there anything sweeter than a homegrown summer strawberry? Maybe one picked from a plant brimming with pink blooms. Gardener Katherine Rowe explores pink-flowering strawberry varieties to delight the hanging basket or container this season.
Direct sowing zinnia seeds is one of the easiest ways to ensure vibrant rounds of color in the summer landscape. The reliable annuals become fast favorites for beginners and tried-and-true staples for experienced gardeners. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe reviews the lax way to direct sow zinnias for high returns.
If you’re looking for the sweetest strawberry to grow in your garden this year, look no further than 'Albion' strawberries. These day-neutral plants are easy to grow and produce tons of delicious fruit. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for these high-yielding berries.
Mountain hydrangeas bring the beauty of the classic bigleaf hydrangea in a more compact, durable, naturalistic form that spans hardiness zones. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines cold-hardy mountain hydrangea varieties to add to the collection for a long season of appeal.