9 Perennials That Will Crowd Out Your Weeds
Having trouble with weeds? Why not let your garden do the work for you! Gardening expert Briana Yablonski shares nine perennials you can plant that will crowd out pesky weeds.
11 Garden Plants We Love That Smell Like Lemons
To surround ourselves with the invigorating aroma of lemons, there are plenty of garden plants to fulfill the role. When it’s not citrus season, these are ready to stand in for easy aromatic uplift. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores herbs, perennials, and woody plants that smell like lemons for multi-season rejuvenation.
How to Tell Your Garlic is Ready to Harvest
Garlic is unlike any other crop! You plant it in the fall to harvest in summer. Though it takes a long time to mature, it’s easy to harvest and store. Longtime garlic grower Jerad Bryant shares how to tell your garlic is ready with these seven easy steps.
Should You Defoliate Your Tomato Plants?
Defoliation is a leaf-removal technique with upsides and downsides, but is it necessary? The process may cause more harm than good. Join longtime tomato grower Jerad Bryant to explore the benefits and drawbacks of defoliating tomato plants.
11 Best Flowers for Allergy Sufferers
If you’re an allergy sufferer, but you love flowers, despair not! There are plenty of options out there that won’t cause reactions. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay lists 11 flowers that people with allergies can plant away.
When and How to Harvest Quinoa
Quinoa is a pseudograin! It’s delicious, nutritious, and easy to grow. Get the most from your crop by harvesting the seed pods at the right time and in the right way. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant to discover when and how to harvest quinoa.
Rose Pruning Don’ts: 5 Ways You’re Damaging Your Bushes
Rose pruning looks straightforward until you start seeing problems develop after cutting. These common mistakes can weaken plants, invite disease, and reduce flowering for years to come. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to avoid the pruning errors that damage roses.
11 Shrub Recommendations For Your New Home Landscape
Landscaping a new home can be exciting and enjoyable. It's a chance to shape your space into something beautiful, personal, and functional. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some wonderful shrubs for the foundation of your landscape.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Fan Aloe
Fan aloe is a fascinating and unique succulent shrub with fantastic foliage and attractive flowers. It's tough and low-maintenance, and adds a fun flair to warm climate gardens. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to discuss how to plant and grow this beautiful plant.
11 Common Perennials That are Short-Lived
Short-lived perennials have clever uses in the garden. Whether you need a quick grower or a profuse bloomer, these plants make up for their short lives with vigorous qualities. Longtime gardener Jerad Bryant recommends these 11 common perennials for a short-lived meadow.
15 Cottage Garden Perennials for Instant Charm
Romantic and idyllic, cottage gardens are a beautiful representation of the love of gardening. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for a look at some iconic perennials to add instant charm to your beautiful cottage garden.
7 Tomato-Growing Tips for Hot and Humid Climates
Growing tomatoes in hot and humid climates presents unique challenges. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few ways to grow healthy and productive tomatoes during muggy summer days.