Discover vibrant and environmentally-sound alternatives to the traditional burning bush! In this article, gardener and biologist Lindsay Miller introduces shrubs that bring bold fall color without the invasive tendencies.
Fall is the best time to plant our favorite spring and summer flowering bulbs. With some work now, we’ll reap the rewards with floral surprises as winter fades. Treat your future self by choosing long-blooming selections to usher in the warm season. You won’t have to wait long; many start appearing before winter’s end. Explore fall-planted bulbs with a long spring flowering season with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
From classic yellow trumpets to exquisite bi-colored blooms, these selections will brighten your garden after winter’s chill! Gardener and spring bulb buff Lindsay Miller introduces 21 types of daffodils to drop in the ground this fall.
Hibiscus brings that lush, tropical zest we associate with sunny summertime days. With perennial selections, we can experience the blooms year after year with easy care. Rose mallow (native species and their cultivars) have papery disk blooms among unique foliage. Rose of Sharon, with ruffly flowers, lends vertical interest. Explore lasting selections of hardy hibiscus with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Looking for the perfect purple-blooming shrub to plant in front of your house, to create a border, or to bring butterflies to your yard? You’ve found it in Mexican bush sage, a type of Salvia that couldn’t be easier to maintain. Its gorgeous purple flowers change in fall, when white petals come into view. Plant biologist Emily Estep will walk you through all the details on how to pant, grow, and care for this warm-climate perennial.
Burning bush is a rugged shrub that shines in the autumn landscape, showing off with fiery red leaves and berries. It’s also an aggressive spreader with negative impacts in its expansive growing range. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring why not to plant burning bush. Prevention is the best control, and plenty of beneficial options are ready to take place.
It's time to roll up your sleeves and start your fall bulb planting. This year, why not try some new and interesting varieties? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some unique and beautiful bulbs to share for autumn planting.
Fall is prime for growing fresh herbs, and they bring a flush of flavor. With summer’s heat behind them, many herbs experience renewed vigor as temperatures cool and before the growing season slows. Enjoy the bounty with fresh clippings and by drying selections for savory winter cuisine. Propagate your favorites to overwinter indoors for spring transplanting. Explore tasty fall favorites, both annual and perennial, with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Since radishes prefer cool weather, spring and fall are the perfect seasons to grow these crunchy root vegetables. While many radishes grow well in both spring and fall, some prefer one season over the other. Join farmer Briana Yablonski in learning radish varieties to plant in spring and fall.
Native plants are all the rage, and we couldn't be happier! They are easy to care for and provide food for valuable pollinator populations. Join beekeeper Melissa Strauss to discuss why fall is the ideal time to sow native seeds in your garden.
Do you love the delicate and colorful foliage of Japanese maples? If you have room for one of these colorful trees, you will not be disappointed. Let’s take a tour of 19 dazzlingly beautiful small trees for cool climates.
Anticipating the exotic blooms from our tropical beauties only to have buds suddenly fall from the stem is disconcerting. But there’s hope for a flowering future. Orchid bud blast is a common response to the growing environment. With the right cultural conditions, the plant may recover to yield years of blooms. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring why orchids lose their buds and how to remedy the situation.