You’ve got a garden and fall is fast approaching. Are you ready to get started on your fall gardening tasks? Mulching is one of the things that should be on your to-do list and Dr. Liessa Bowen is here to walk you through some of the reasons why.
Summers end invites rain, frost, and cool weather that zaps the life out of tender annuals. Your blooming garden may look brown, dreary, and dead this fall—but should you pull out those dying plants, leave them be, or chop them to the ground? Discover what you can do alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Are you looking for an evergreen tree or shrub that’ll prosper on your property despite the fact that it barely sees any sunlight? Colorful azaleas, dark green hollies, and hedge boxwoods are just a few of your many options. Plant biologist Emily Estep will name and explain 21 different evergreen trees and shrubs that thrive in shade, offering year-round color despite your lack of light.
Not only are chrysanthemums jewels of the fall display, they also boast a hidden talent. Hardy garden mums contain chemical extracts that repel and control common garden pests. Whether through aromatic flowers and foliage or concentrated insecticides, mums have versatile applications. Justify adding a few more to your autumnal arrangement to enjoy time outside and healthy plants. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the underlying attributes of these fall favorites.
Young or old, composting is a wonderful way to observe natural processes, address food waste, and build healthy soils. It helps us participate in our foodways from start to finish. It’s easy, inexpensive, and productive. And there are tons of ways to involve your budding naturalist. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in ideas to inspire kids to create their own garden gold.
Orchids are long-lived perennial evergreens. But what does "long-lived" mean for this plant? Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss digs into the details of how long they can live and how to get them to that ripe old age.
Starting a garden in a mild to warm climate is much different than in a colder region, so we’re here to discuss it. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shares her best tips and tricks for starting a vegetable garden in growing Zone 7.
Drought-tolerant trees are exquisite landscape additions no matter where you live. Some appreciate winter moisture, while others are drought-tolerant year-round. Take a tour of the world and discover 27 of the most drought-tolerant trees you can plant today. Join nursery tree specialist Jerad Bryant as we identify the best ones for your yard.
Virginia bluebells are a sweet welcome to spring and a graceful jewel of the shade garden. A North American native wildflower, this fleeting ephemeral provides a big show and pollinator resources in its short growing season. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the beauty, surprise, and carefree qualities of this favorite perennial.
Hydrangeas, the blooming glories of the summer garden, are durable, reliable performers in the right growing spot. If yours isn’t as bloom-worthy as it could be, is outgrowing its space, or exhibiting other signs of stress, it may be time to move to a better location. Explore the signs of when to transplant hydrangeas with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Do you want to grow delicious, high-quality fruits at home, but your ground soil can’t hack it? You can successfully grow fruit trees in raised beds, and we can help! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses growing fruit trees in raised beds, best practices, and popular varieties to consider.
Just because fall is here, it doesn’t mean you have to put your garden on pause. Farmer Briana Yablonski will share some season extension techniques that allow you to extend your gardening season well into the cool, dark months.