Do you love the idea of growing your own flowers for creating unique floral arrangements? If you're thinking of planting a fall cut-flower garden, this article has the perfect flowers for the job. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about 21 of her favorite fall-blooming flowers, perfect for a fall cut-flower garden.
Growing roses in the South is challenging, but gardening shouldn’t be a constant battle. Plant the varieties known to flourish in heat and humidity, and you’re on your way to a healthy, blooming rose garden. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top roses for southern gardens.
Have you ever wondered how some gardeners manage to have abundance all season long and manage to keep their garden disease and pest-free? In this article, gardening expert Jenna Rich walks us through the importance of succession planting, which crops you should try planting this way, and the benefits of this process, so you have crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes to eat all summer long.
Tomatoes and squash are garden staples. But do they perform well as companion plants? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at if these two popular vegetables should be planted near one another in your garden, or if there are better options.
Are you looking for some native plants to add to your garden that will keep the deer away? There are many different options to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Liessa bowen shares some of her favorites.
Are you thinking about planting corn and tomatoes in the garden this season? Have you wondered whether these two plants make good neighbors, or are better off with some space between them? Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores the relationship between corn and tomatoes to determine whether they make good companions or not.
Butterfly Bushes are wonderful pollinator attractors, but can become unruly if they aren't kept to a regular pruning schedule. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago walks through the exact steps you'll want to follow when pruning your butterfly bushes this season.
Do spinach and cucumbers belong planted together in the garden? Do these two vegetable garden favorites belong next to each other, or is it a bad idea? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at if cucumbers and spinach make good companion plants, or if there are better options for each plant.
Phlox is a beautiful garden flower that is low growing, and has many uses. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares everything you need to know about growing Phlox in your garden this season!
Trying to figure out how much sun your magnolia tree needs before putting it in the ground? These popular trees are fairly adaptable, but will thrive in certain growing conditions. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss examines if your magnolia needs full sun, partial shade, or a fully shaded location to grow well.
If you want an herb garden, don’t let limited space get in your way. Thyme is a beautiful and delicious perennial herb that grows great in pots or containers! In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood tells you how to get a bounty of thyme, even in a patio pot.
Are you thinking about planting a Moon garden but are not sure where to start? A night-blooming garden is a stunning addition to an outdoor living space. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite night-blooming plants that are perfect for a Moon garden.