Growing a tropical fruiting cactus is easier than you think! If you can take herb cuttings, then you can propagate dragon fruit. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains the most important steps for beginning (or expanding) your dragon fruit garden.
Common garden pests are pesky. They may weaken plants and carry fungal diseases and viruses. Petunias are beautiful summer-flowering annuals that appeal to certain plant-feeding insects in their most active season. If your bloomer shows signs of stress or damage beyond cultural issues, scout for common pests. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores pests that enjoy petunias as much as we do and how to identify and treat them.
Pines are incredible native landscape trees for yards and forest gardens. However, a few pesky pathogens can still attack these resilient conifers. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains the 9 most common pine tree diseases and how to treat them.
Hollyhock rust is a fungal disease that readily spreads among these warm-season bloomers. Once it sets in, it is difficult to mitigate, but not all is lost. Here, garden expert Katherine Rowe looks at how to identify and treat the infection and how to prevent its spread.
Do you want to replace your high-maintenance lawn with a ground cover that helps to prevent weeds and looks beautiful, too? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 15 low-growing, spreading plants that make beautiful lawn alternatives.
Petunias overflow with prolific flowers until frost. In the right spot, they’re easy-care annuals with continual blooms. If your petunia becomes less vibrant, restoring it to full flower may entail simple adjustments. Explore why petunias stop blooming with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
With an aggressive vining growth habit and robust rhizomes, bindweed is one of the toughest weeds to remove from your garden. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some expert tips on how to rid your property of this pesky plant.
Many vining plants benefit from pruning, and squash is no exception! If you want to maximize your yields, consider pruning these rambling vines for increased pollination, airflow, and squash production. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how to prune the simple way.
Are you tired of daily irrigation and high water bills? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn seven ways you can conserve water in your garden during the heat of summer.
Petunias are a popular annual for a reason - they’re colorful, showy, heat-tolerant, and easy to grow. With the right plant selection and a few tricks up your sleeve, you can grow truly massive petunias. Whether you plant them in the ground, in containers, or in hanging baskets, huge petunias are a showstopper. Garden expert Christina Conner shares five tips for growing massive petunias.
California is unique because it has hundreds of ecological niches. These 29 native California plants offer many choices for these varied regions. Get your shovel ready, as we’ll discover the best native plant species for your home garden.
Raised beds offer the opportunity to showcase culinary and ornamental plants while solving challenging garden situations in beautiful and productive ways. Garden expert Katherine Rowe offers guidelines for starting a raised bed garden to fulfill your garden goals throughout the seasons.