17 Showstopping Tulip Varieties to Plant Now
Fall is perfect for planting tulips, and we have some major showstoppers to share with you. These are not your average varieties. Check out these amazing tulips with gardening expert Melissa Strauss.
Where Does Garlic Grow Best? The Right Place to Plant It in Your Garden
Garlic is a must-have crop in the vegetable garden! It loves the sunshine and excels in raised beds, containers, and borders. Plant it in the right spot and it’ll reward you with gigantic heads in summer. Learn where to put your cloves for growing success alongside seasoned garlic grower Jerad Bryant.
21 Delicious Turnip Varieties for the Fall Garden
When it comes to turnips, there’s more than meets the eye! Don't be deceived by this humble root crop. Gardening enthusiast and biologist Lindsay Miller shares 21 types of turnips to grace your garden this fall.
Why Are My Mum’s Leaves Turning Yellow?
Noticing your mums’ leaves turning yellow can be a bit alarming, but don’t worry - there’s usually a simple explanation! In this article, gardener and biologist Lindsay Miller explains the common reasons behind this issue and how you can get your mums back to their vibrant best.
9 Ways to Turn Your Fall Leaves Into Garden Gold
Shortening days and chilly nights ensure thousands of leaves fall throughout North America. This natural process is a lovely spectacle, as trees turn red, brown, orange, and yellow before they drop their leaves. With all those leaves in your yard, you may be wondering how to deal with them. Wonder no more! Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant in turning fall leaves into garden gold.
13 Anemone Varieties to Plant in October
With lovely buds and profuse blooms on graceful stems, anemones are scene-stealers when they bloom and create an attractive leafy backdrop when not in flower. With perennial selections that bloom in fall or spring, the garden can host months of the precious wanding blooms. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing, award-winning favorites perfect for planting in October.
9 Plants that Need Darkness in Fall for Winter Blooms
Winter blooming plants create unique, fragrant flowers that open up when most other species are dormant. Most winter bloomers need short days and long nights to produce the most flowers, meaning you’ll have to emulate these conditions if they don’t exist. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant and learn the special care techniques these 9 species need to flower.
23 Plants You Can Grow From Seed In 50 Days or Less
Whether we’re making haste to beat cold weather or looking to infill a bare patch in the garden bed, plants that grow quickly from seed accomplish wonders. Superfast growers yield blooms and harvests in a delightfully quick turnaround. Enjoy the rewards of fast-growing flowers and vegetables with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
9 Fall Lawn Care Tips
Fall is a pivotal time in the life of a lawn. Like many other plants, grasses actively develop roots in the mild seasonal respite before entering winter survival mode. Fall is also prime for reseeding, laying new turf, and tending to established lawns. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, set your lawn up for success by implementing a few fall protocols.
Don’t Make These 11 Fall-Gardening Mistakes This Year
There’s a surprising amount of work to be done in the fall garden, not only to set the stage for the best spring ever but also to protect your perennials, soil, and local wildlife through the coldest months of the year. It’s easy to make a mistake or two, especially after an exhausting summer of keeping track of all your plants. Plant biologist Emily Estep will help you steer clear of pitfalls by listing 11 fall-gardening mistakes to avoid.
13 Bulb Pairings That Go Perfectly Together
Winning bulb combinations create the seemingly effortless, exquisite beauty of an artist’s touch. They’re actually incredibly easy to pair for a naturalized look. Whether crafting a potted arrangement or taking in nature at a broad scale, enjoy pairing bulbs for no-fail seasonal beauty with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
7 Mum Fertilizing Tips for the Best Blooms
To be the biggest and brightest, hardy chrysanthemums need plenty of nutrition. Their floriferous blanket of color reflects much energy spent, first developing leafy uppers and strong stems, then in bud set and flowering. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring organic amendments and fertilizers, timed and applied correctly, to boost blooms that last all fall.