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Flowers

17 Hall of Fame Rose Winners to Grow This Season

Are you looking to add a tried-and-true, internationally acclaimed rose to your collection? When selecting long-lived perennials for your garden, award-winning varieties tested by the experts are a great place to start. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood lists top-performing roses that have been inducted into the World Federation of Rose Societies Hall of Fame, with names and pictures of each!

rose growing mistakes

Plant Problems

15 Rose Growing Mistakes to Avoid This Season

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a total newbie, chances are you’ve made a few mistakes. Roses are forgiving, but knowledge of common rose garden missteps will go a long way toward a season of beautiful blooms. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood explains 15 common rose growing mistakes you should avoid making this season, and what to do instead!

A close-up shot of several ripe and unripe fruits on slender stems, showcasing blackberry companion plants

Companion Planting

19 Companion Plants to Grow With Blackberries

Not sure what you should grow with your garden blackberries this season? Picking the right companion plants for your blackberries can have many benefits, including better fruit yield. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite plants to grow with Blackberries this season.

A lovely red hibiscus bloom length appearing to be under the bright sunlight with a sturdy stem growing waxy green leaves

Shrubs

When Does Hibiscus Bloom and How Long Do They Last?

Are you unsure how long you can expect your hibiscus blooms to last this season, or when you can expect to see their first beautiful flowers? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss examines the bloom times of hibiscus plants, and how long you can expect their blooms to actually last.

White rose on a stem starting to drop its flowers from disease.

Plant Problems

9 Reasons Roses Drop Their Flowers

Is your rose losing its blooms this season? There are a few causes for flower drop in roses. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood explains the most common reasons your rose might be dropping flowers, along with how to combat the cause!

A shot of red flowers of an evergreen shrub called pineleaf penstemon

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Pineleaf Penstemon

Pineleaf penstemon (Penstemon pinifolius) is a perennial, evergreen shrub that can handle dry, hot climates! It is a wonderful, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant addition to a garden. Kelli Klein presents an in-depth growing guide with everything you need to grow it.