As one of the most fragrant flowers in the spring garden, hyacinths are an excellent addition to the bulb bed or cutting garden. Their lovely scent can fill a room, and their soft colors are perfect in spring arrangements. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to have a look at some wonderful, fragrant varieties.
Whether upgrading your seeding supplies or just getting started, now is a great time to save on essentials. We’ll make it easy to set up with streamlined supplies, ready to be put to good use this season and for years to come.
Part of the thrill of growing bulbs is that they multiply over time, helping to fill out large areas of beds with bursts of color and texture. In this way, you’re literally growing your investment! If you live in a cold winter climate and have invested in summer bulbs like Calla Lilies, Gladioli, Dahlias, and Elephant Ear, you’ll want to dig them up and store them for next year’s garden. Garden expert Benita Lee will show you how to gather and save your favorite ornamentals.
Fall is the best time to tackle pesky weeds! They pull out of moist soil easily while young and struggle to reclaim the area under cool weather. Get them in autumn and you’ll have fewer weeds to pull during the growing season. With these five pro tips, join seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant in attacking aggressive plants.
With easy bulb planting in November, we look forward to the blooms that welcome spring. To get a jumpstart on cheerful color, look to award-winning, early-flowering varieties. These rise through frosty - even snowy- conditions, gracing the late winter and early spring landscape with a surprise show.
Daffodils, with their trumpets that announce spring’s arrival, offer variations in miniature forms with picture-perfect blooms. Worthy of a marvel, join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in celebrating the miniatures that welcome the warm season in waves of color, whimsy, and great detail.
Are you looking for the perfect holiday gifts for every gardener on your list? We have plenty of epic Black Friday gardening deals to choose from.
Fall leaves are valuable resources! They add nutrition, warmth, and structure to existing soils. When they decay they boost the health of your garden plants and provide a home for vulnerable wildlife. This year, help your local environment’s biodiversity by avoiding these seven fall leaf cleanup mistakes.
When it comes to houseplants, some are easy to care for, and others—well, not so much. If you're just getting started on your houseplant journey, congratulations! In this article, houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss will talk about some plants that you might want to hold off on for a while.
Christmas cacti brighten up our living rooms during the holidays. These epiphytic plants naturally grow high in trees like orchids and need similar care to produce ample blooms. Use these seven pro tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to get your Christmas cactus flowering in time for the holiday season.
Heirloom bulbs promote visual and genetic diversity in our gardens. Their variations in flower forms, shapes, colors, and bloom times bring no end to their seasonal appeal. Their strong performance, sometimes spanning centuries, is a testament to their lasting value. Broaden the display with these prized heirloom flowering bulbs, perfect for planting this fall.
It's important to monitor the calendar and extended forecast to ensure you get your bulbs planted at the right time. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich to discuss planting spring bulbs and when it may be too late.