If you plant blue flowers, bees will visit them. But there’s much more you can do to bring in bees! If you want a bee garden, use a few specific techniques to draw them in and even help them stay there. Experienced gardener and master naturalist Sarah Jay discusses how to attract bees to your garden with blue hues and more.
Adorable 'Paris Market' carrots are ideal for growing in containers or slotting between other crops in your bed. They are deliciously sweet and perfect for snacking. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares how to grow them.
The ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ peony is a gorgeous pink addition to any cutting garden. This peony looks lovely in arrangements with other flowers, or even in a vase by itself. Learn to grow it with experienced gardener, Sarah Jay.
In colder climates, greenhouses are a great way to get a head start on the season. And one of the ideal candidates for greenhouse seed starting is tomatoes. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares how to do it.
If you want to prune Knockout roses, spring is a great time to do it. Establish an annual pruning session, and your Knockouts will bloom profusely every year from spring through to the first frost. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks you through the steps to prune your shrub roses the right way.
If you have limited garden space, don’t think you can’t grow shrubs. There are beautiful shrubs that fit seamlessly into small gardens or even containers. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares five of the best.
If you want to build your own cottage garden, shade can’t stop you! There are so many plants that thrive in a shade garden, all of which are appropriate for a cottage-style growing space. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks you through the steps for growing a shady cottage garden here.
Black-eyed Susans are beautiful native flowers that fit seamlessly into any garden style. They are also easy to grow from seed. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares how to give them the best start.
Seeing vines taking over a building and breaking the structural integrity is enough to deter you from planting vines altogether. But some vines don't damage siding, brick, or paint, and you can plant these without worry. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven vines that are beautiful, but not so vigorous that they’re destructive.
If you want to plant blue flowers, shade will not limit your options. There are so many lovely azure flowers that appreciate some shelter from the harsh sunlight. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven of the best shade bloomers with stunning cerulean petals.
‘Chocolate Sprinkles’ tomatoes sound adorable, and they look it, too. These delicious cherry tomatoes are a great addition to any vegetable garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares why you should grow them.
The Leyland cypress tree is an excellent addition to gardens as a foundation planting, a specimen, or planted in rows as a hedge. Plant it in cool regions where drought is common, and you’ll understand why it’s such a beloved tree. Learn how to grow this conifer with experienced gardener Sarah Jay.