For a late-summer garden bursting with life and beauty, perennials are the best way to achieve it. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some easy late summer perennials you can add to keep things looking lively in the heat.
Biting insects are the last ones you want in your garden! These pesky critters target your soft skin when you least expect it. Instead of swatting them, try planting these 19 container plants around your yard. They’ll help you battle the biters so they stay far from the garden.
When it comes to biennials like hollyhocks, it can be hard to know when to prune. Aside from end-of-season maintenance, should you trim browned leaves? Experienced gardener Sarah Jay answers this question, and covers some of the nuance involved.
Don’t buy basil from the store—save seeds instead! Basil produces hundreds of them at the end of the growing season. Collect these to propagate new seedlings the next spring. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in following these seven easy steps for saving basil seeds.
Hedges don’t have to be plain, boring, and green. A surprising range of plants can make ideal hedges! Any species that tolerates habitual pruning works well, though some are better suited than others. Pacific Northwest grower Jerad Bryant shares 11 unconventional hedge ideas for your landscape.
Timing a perfect broccoli harvest can be tricky for new gardeners. Being too eager or too cautious can ruin all your hard work throughout the season. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the key signs that indicate peak harvest time, with tips on how to get harvesting right.
Planting vegetables in July allows you to enjoy a second flush of summer favorites and get ready for a fall harvest. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few veggies to plant during the heat of summer.
If your petunia stops blooming, it may need an adjustment or two in its growing conditions to restore its full-flowered stems. The vigorous annuals perform throughout the summer, though they take a break when the going gets tough. Gardening expert Katheirne Rowe explores reasons why petunias stop flowering and ways to boost the blooms.
Gourds are perfect for filling empty spaces in the garden. They sprout off of long, rambling vines that love the sunshine. These 11 unusual varieties are knobby, warty, and colorful! They’re perfect for crafts and decorations.
It's July, and there's no time to waste in the garden. If you want to plant some late-season flowers, now is the time to do it! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the lowdown on some beautiful flowers you can easily direct sow in the garden this month.
Add some interest and color to your vegetable garden and your dinner table with pretty purple and bold black tomatoes. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at different varieties to grow this year.
As we prep our palettes for the carrot harvest, a few tricks of the trade help gauge peak readiness. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to harvest carrots for the best taste, texture, and maximum sweet crunch.