Looking for sun-loving annual flowers to tuck into the garden? Look no further. This list rounds up the 41 best annuals for home gardens. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to discover native plants, wildflowers, and stunning exotic species for your yard.
’Jubilee’ bush watermelons bring exceptional sweetness on a compact, bushy form. Versatile across garden scales, including in pots and small spaces, the dwarf variety makes growing the hallmark fruits of summer achievable. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits of ‘Jubilee’ bush to highlight the warm season.
Dahlias are total show-offs in the garden, and they're even more floriferous with the proper fertilizing routine. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for tips on feeding those dahlias for the biggest, boldest blooms of the year!
Growing blueberries in pots and containers brings dynamic interest, both in the yields of the sweet summertime berries and in the multifaceted ornament as featured specimens. The woody shrubs with their attractive foliage, showy fall color, and pretty spring blooms bridge the edible and ornamental landscape. Enjoy top contenders for potted specimens with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Dahlias bloom spectacularly, and when they don't, it's a major disappointment. There are several reasons why your plants may be underperforming. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about why those blooms aren't booming this summer.
Dragon fruit might look tough to care for, but growing this tropical cactus from seed is surprisingly easy, even for beginners. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the complete process of growing dragon fruit from seed, from extracting seeds to harvesting your first fruit.
Blueberries are a powerhouse of nutrition, flavor, and versatility, from culinary uses to landscape applications. To propagate more of the durable, high-yielding shrubs in numbers and with little investment, growing them from seed is a straightforward labor of love. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow blueberries from seed for years of sweet rewards.
Heavy-feeding veggies love fertile soil with plenty of nutrients. Without the proper nutrients, they’ll grow misshapen, poorly, or not at all! To ensure your crops get what they need, check out this list of heavy garden feeders from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Craving a taste of pure summer? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn all you need to grow delicious 'Crimson Sweet' watermelons.
Overgrown dahlia plants can become problematic in the garden. If not properly managed, it can lead to issues like weak stems, fewer blooms, or even disease. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss offers some tips on controlling the size of your plants for optimal health and blooming potential.
Fast-growing pole beans bring quick, nutritious rewards. With continuous production, they offer high yields over a long harvest season. Growing the flavorful pods is an easy endeavor, using vertical supports to direct growth. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores quick varieties to enjoy all summer.
Melons bring a refreshing sweetness, but they often take multiple months to mature. If you want to harvest these summer fruits but don’t have much time for them to grow, join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some of the fastest-growing melons for the garden.