Perennials anchor the garden, embellishing the display year after year with color and textural interest that gets bigger and better with age. Rely on tried-and-true perennials to do the heavy lifting with little gardener effort. Explore superior perennials whose rugged nature belies their beauty with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Stunningly sculptural, agave plants bring bold architectural elements to the landscape and garden. But can you propagate them from leaf cuttings like other succulents? Gardening Expert Melissa Strauss will walk you through propagation of agave using leaf cuttings, and discuss some other methods, too!
Not sure which raised bed plants can beat the heat? Whether you’re in a hot climate zone or just notice that your area is subject to more and more heat waves each year, planning raised beds around high temps is a good idea. Plant biologist Emily Estep will walk you through some solid choices for raised bed garden plants in hot climates.
Compost piles are excellent for backyard gardeners who want to save money on soil amendments or upcycle excess waste. Turning piles speeds up decomposition, lets microbes breathe, and keeps rotting smells at bay. Join longtime composter Jerad Bryant and discover seven easy ways to turn your compost piles.
Washington wildflowers provide floral beauty while feeding pollinators, birds, and mammals. They’re perfect substitutes for weak, nonnative ornamentals that struggle during cold winters or dry summers. Discover the best ones for your backyard ecosystem alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
One rose is never enough, although it is enough to make more roses! Propagate new shrubs from old ones through seeds, cuttings, layering, or division. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in turning one rose into many.
Insect decline may seem like a good thing (less mosquitoes and pests, right?) but it is actually a major threat to our ecosystems. Over 97% of insects are beneficial, but we are losing them at a rapid rate. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains simple ways to welcome “good guy” insects into your garden, increasing biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Indoors? Outdoors? Containers? Beds? Hanging baskets? Where can’t you plant a flowering maple? In this article, gardening enthusiast Lindsay Miller details how to grow and care for this versatile tropical shrub.
Garden transition zones often call for plants that span sunny and shady conditions. Short of full sun to deep shade, options abound to bridge areas with varying exposures. Certain species and varieties fit sun and shade circumstances depending on your growing area and climate (including sun and heat intensity). Explore plant selections to bridge light conditions with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Depending on the tone, pink foliage has the power to calm and unify or ignite and enliven the planting display. From chaotic magenta brushes to light blush tinges, pink leaves create striking visual interest among other leafy greens and flowering specimens. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring garden plants in the prettiest of pinks.
Are you interested in creating vibrant yellow natural dyes? Then consider growing weld! Farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to plant and care for this flowering plant.
One of the most remarkable aspects of gardening is that each one is different from the next, suited to gardeners’ needs, tastes, aesthetics, climate, and general style. The same goes for how people water their gardens. Some of us prefer the old-school spray guns, others use drip irrigation, while some save rainwater and repurpose it to water their plants. If you’re wondering which style is best for irrigation, join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses the differences between shallow and deep watering.