Invasive plants are unruly and aggressive, but can they help pollinators? The truth is more complicated than a simple yes or no! Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant answers the question. Learn more about pollinators, invasive plants, and what you can do to help.
Hebes form geometric shapes with their leaves! They’re iconic in the ornamental garden. Tender and hardy hebes offer the ultimate selection of varieties to choose from. Join longtime grower Jerad Bryant in learning how to plant, grow, and care for these evergreen shrubs.
Many of the beautiful spring flowers we love come from bulbs and need a period of cold to bloom. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some beautiful cultivars that you should order in July. This way, you will have them in time for fall planting!
Summer heat and humidity create perfect conditions for lawn diseases that can devastate your grass in a matter of days. Knowing what to look for can save your lawn from permanent damage, especially since many diseases aren’t completely curable. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 7 summer lawn diseases you need to watch out for.
A vacation away doesn’t have to be the end of the world for your garden. With some simple solutions, you can ensure your plants stay alive while you have fun away from home. Try these seven pro tips from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Petunias are one of the most prolific and low-maintenance flowers in the garden, aside from one minor annoyance—deadheading. Luckily, there are several self-cleaning petunia varieties that you don’t need to deadhead because they drop their spent blooms and produce new ones on their own.
Compost needs more than rotting kitchen scraps to work well. It needs water, air, and a well-balanced ratio of organic matter. Wet down your compost heap as often as necessary to ensure it’s moist, aerated, and warm throughout the seasons.
If you missed spring cutting season, summer is prime for propagating many of our favorite perennials and annuals, and even some woody shrubs. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring which plants to grow from cuttings in summer to expand the garden collection.
Yes, you can plant seeds from store-bought watermelons! Although you can grow them, you may not get the exact results you’re looking for. Watermelon flowers will cross-pollinate with other varieties, forming new hybrids when you plant their seeds.
Russian sage is a standout with fine, silvery leaves and stems and packed sprays of purple-blue blooms. Hardy and adaptable, the low-maintenance perennial grows across varying climates with ease. It also complements a wide variety of other specimens that share its growing requirements. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe shares perennials to plant with Russian sage to bring out the best in the pairing.
Lettuce doesn’t have to be seasonal. Succession sowing allows you to grow a continual crop for a steady flow of leafy greens. Year-round lettuce means fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps no matter the weather! Use these seven steps to grow lettuce throughout the year.
Summer heat waves can devastate gardens overnight if you're not prepared. But simple changes to your watering routine can make all the difference. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists essential strategies for keeping plants alive when temperatures rise.