Here, kitty, kitty! Your cat will thank you for planting this low-maintenance perennial, and the pollinators will, too! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has 27 of the prettiest varieties of catmint that will look great in your flower bed.
Are you looking for an easy-going perennial to add a tropical vibe to your landscape? The cold-hardy Japanese banana tree is perennial down to USDA zone 5, making it the ideal choice. Even in colder regions, these tropicals can be kept in containers and brought indoors for winter. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep will tell you all you need to know to get a Japanese banana tree to thrive.
If you’re struggling to find raised bed plants that thrive in your humid climate, join. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss as she shares her top garden picks that thrive in muggy conditions.
Are you looking for ways to boost your home’s curb appeal and add to its resale value? A beautifully landscaped yard is a great investment that will increase your chances of getting the best price for your home. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares plants that will help you build a beautiful foundation in the home landscape.
Hanging baskets brighten garden corners and bring cooling respite to warm summer days. They’ll add vertical interest and color through vibrant flowers and foliage, whether on a covered porch or under a tree canopy. Add dimension to the shade garden with these beautiful selections of shade-loving plants well-suited to growing in hanging baskets.
Rooting stems in water is a simple process that rewards us with creating new plants. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring viable plant selections to start in water. If we’re lucky, we’ll soon add the new roots and shoots to our garden collection and enjoy the display as we go.
Are you looking to fill that awkward space between your shady forest and garden? Join gardening expert Briana Yablonski as she shares her 19 favorite flowering plants that thrive along forest edges.
While beloved, commonly grown hydrangeas drop their leaves in winter, a few evergreen hydrangea selections and relatives in the Hydrangeaceae family hold lustrous leaves year-round. In addition to attractive foliage, their flowers, fruits, and growth habits inspire a doubletake in the garden. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring unique evergreen hydrangea varieties for all-season interest.
You probably already know that ladybugs are beneficial insects that are good for our gardens. These brightly colored beetles are easily recognized by their bright colors and black spots. But did you know that there are more than 5000 species of ladybugs around the world? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen compares the most common native and non-native ladybugs in the United States.
Thinking of adding some beautiful flowers to your raised beds? Flowers can attract pollinators to beds with vegetables or stand alone as a beautiful flower bed. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss lists 21 gorgeous flowering plants that work well in raised beds.
The name wallflower probably conjures up shy schoolkids, but wallflower plants have a lot of bold personality and wonderfully fragrant flowers. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the low down on caring for these pretty plants.
When it comes to tropical, flowering trees, few specimens hold a candle to the magical and beautiful jacaranda tree. If you’re planting one of these special trees, there are a few important factors to consider. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will help you get off on the right foot with your beautiful tree.