April showers bring May flowers! Use the rain to your advantage and plant flowering trees and shrubs this month. They’ll soak up the moisture and grow well for the rest of the season. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares 11 trees and shrubs perfect for planting in April.
Spring is in full swing, and we are happy to have our hands back in the dirt. April is perfect for flower planting, so grab your shovel, and let's talk about some flowers that are perfect for planting this month. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some wonderful April flowers to share!
Your Easter table is a great place to give center stage to some of spring's finest florals. Whether you do brunch, lunch, or dinner, join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to create a stunning and memorable centerpiece.
Maybe you inherited an old home or forgot about the evergreen hedge in the backyard. No matter your struggle, this guide will help you renovate and rejuvenate your overgrown hedges. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven expert pruning tips to guide you through the process.
Ranunculi are unique and beautiful spring bloomers that make excellent cut flowers and look wonderful in the garden. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss how to plant and tend to these tender perennials.
Flowering annuals in the shade brighten garden corners and offer the opportunity to change up the display. Depending on your level of shade, there’s a broad range of choices. While deep shade is more limited, you can still achieve color through flowers and dynamic foliage. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores blooming annuals for shade to enrich this season's display.
Sweet corn is a signature of summer as much as a juicy watermelon or vine-ripened tomato. The flavor is so much sweeter and fresher closer to picking, making it superior right from our own garden. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow sweet corn at home for the best flavor and nutrition.
Are you looking for one of the easiest and most productive flowers to grow? If so, you may want to try growing Supertunias. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for these majestic flowers.
There are two options for starting seeds: sowing them indoors or outdoors. Direct sowing involves planting crops outdoors, and it’s best for plants with sensitive roots. Learn from Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu and the Garden Hermit Jacques Lyakov which crops you should only direct sow.
It's getting to be blooming time for your roses, and along with blooming, we have to think about pruning. Here are some types of roses that you should always prune after they bloom.
After our spring bulbs herald spring, a few care techniques promote perennialization for more seasons of sweeping color. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to care for bulbs as they prepare for dormancy post-bloom.
The gardener's ode to April involves the business of planting and the enjoyment of nutrient-rich, fresh greens and cool season rewards. It means transplanting summer selections as conditions warm and seeing buds and blooms emerge with spring’s real arrival. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores key vegetables to plant in April, including favorite varieties, for enjoyment throughout the warm season.