We admire hellebores for their elegant blooms and dark, handsome foliage. If yours shows yellowing or browning leaves, there are a few key cultural conditions to explore. Garden expert Katherine Rowe examines the primary reasons for hellebore leaf discoloration and how to revive the longlived perennials.
Are you filling your home with houseplants this year? There’s nothing like filling your indoor spaces with greenery, but the location is key. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you where not to put your houseplants.
Garden balsam is an old landscaping treasure! It’s a heat-loving annual that thrives in the shade, offering gorgeously colored flowers for bees, hummingbirds, and gardeners’ enjoyment. Though largely cultivated in the 1900s, these annual flowers are making a comeback! Learn how to grow, care for, and plant them with this simple guide.
No matter which type of philodendron you’re growing, it’s susceptible to pests. Small critters like aphids, spider mites, and thrips can suck the plant's sap and cause its decline. Join plant expert Briana Yablonski to learn how to identify and treat a handful of common philodendron pests.
If you’re considering reducing your lawn or refreshing bare areas where turf isn’t thriving, vigorous, low-growing perennials are ready to stand in. From matting groundcovers to mounding forms, easy-to-grow plants replace the lawn with seasonal appeal and ecological services. Explore top performers to meet your growing conditions with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Seedlings mature quickly, evolving from tiny seeds to mature plants in weeks! It’s best to repot them before they grow rootbound so they continue sprouting healthy root systems. Watch for these five signs that signal your plants need a repot—wait too long and they may suffer!
Are you wondering what to do with indoor flowering bulbs after they bloom? You may be surprised with all your options. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you several options.
Break out those loppers and pruning shears. It's time to get back to work! Many shrubs and trees are ready for their annual trim around February while they are dormant. Here are 11 you might have in your yard that are perfect for pruning this month.
Raised garden beds hold lots of soil! Instead of filling them with expensive potting mixes, try using one of these materials. They’re budget-friendly alternatives that work well as substitutes; many are available in your backyard! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares five cheap methods for filling raised beds.
It can be a challenge to find specimens of some rare and unusual plants. It's usually easier and less costly to find seeds. Here are some unique and hard-to-find cultivars that you can grow from seeds this month!
Fungus gnats are annoying pests that begin their life cycle among the roots of our favorite houseplants. They become delicate flies that live on the surface or flit around infested specimens. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the top reasons why your houseplants have fungus gnats and how to prevent the uninvited visitors.
Soaking seeds before planting can help kickstart germination and boost growth. But that doesn't apply to all seeds. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 15 seeds you should never soak before planting.