Shake up the front yard display with showy perennials that offer bold blooms, dynamic foliage, and varied textures for contrast. Perennials bring high visual appeal season after season. Landscape designer Katherine Rowe explores top perennials worthy of a front-of-house position.
Shade gardens are hidden gems. They hide under tall trees, walls, and structures that conceal their beautiful flowers and lush leaves. For large empty spaces in the shade, you’ll want aggressive spreaders that can outcompete weeds. Start with one of these 15 beautiful plants that creep and spread.
Gardeners need vacations too! Tomatoes can be sensitive, and knowing what they need to survive your time away ensures you get to enjoy them when you get back. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay provides tips to keep tomatoes healthy while you vacation.
Planting around a pool requires careful planning. You want to strike the right balance between beauty, practicality, and maintenance. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to discuss some of the plants that you should never consider when landscaping your pool deck.
Corn grows quickly in summer! You’ll see tender shoots turn into giant stalks seemingly overnight. Ears will swell on the stalks—snip them off to enjoy the juicy kernels inside. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares five harvesting tips to help you pick corn on time.
Is your lawn growing bare? Don’t despair! Try these solutions to create a lush, healthy lawn in no time. We include tried-and-true seeding methods and non-traditional techniques for efficient lawn repair.
August can be a good time to plant perennials in some climates. Planting this time of year gives your perennials time to establish strong roots before winter, so they can flourish in the spring. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for an August perennial planting guide.
As carrots develop underground, each one uncovers a unique treasure at pulling. Knowing what to look for and when to harvest the root vegetables brings the crispiest, sweetest crunch. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to know when carrots are ready to capture them at peak harvest.
Garden beans are fresh, delicious, and nutritious! They’re one of the best vegetables for your health. Eat them in their pods as green beans or let them mature for dry beans. Learn how and when to harvest your beans, and you’ll prevent any from going to waste.
Tomatoes are ripening and flourishing, and August is the month to harvest them! Aside from harvesting, some other tasks will help your crop ripen before the end of the growing season. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to learn what to do with your tomatoes now.
Burgundy and wine-colored flowers create rich color schemes that work with both bold and subtle plantings. These complex colors add drama without overwhelming other plants. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares the best burgundy perennials for lasting garden impact.
Tomatoes thrive during hot weather, but dry soil won’t keep them happy. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few ways to keep them hydrated during the summer.