How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Crimson Sweet’ Watermelons
Craving a taste of pure summer? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn all you need to grow delicious 'Crimson Sweet' watermelons.
How to Control the Size of Your Dahlia Plant: Pinching and Pruning Tips
Overgrown dahlia plants can become problematic in the garden. If not properly managed, it can lead to issues like weak stems, fewer blooms, or even disease. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss offers some tips on controlling the size of your plants for optimal health and blooming potential.
9 Best Fast-Growing Pole Beans for Vertical Growing
Fast-growing pole beans bring quick, nutritious rewards. With continuous production, they offer high yields over a long harvest season. Growing the flavorful pods is an easy endeavor, using vertical supports to direct growth. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores quick varieties to enjoy all summer.
7 Fastest-Growing Melons For the Home Garden
Melons bring a refreshing sweetness, but they often take multiple months to mature. If you want to harvest these summer fruits but don’t have much time for them to grow, join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some of the fastest-growing melons for the garden.
How to Grow Watermelons in Pots and Containers
Growing watermelons in containers lets us enjoy the sweet, juicy taste of summer in versatile situations. From small spaces to simply conserving valuable in-ground space, potted watermelons take up less room while developing their thick-skinned fruits over a long season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to grow watermelons in pots and the best picks for the self-contained growing options.
How Long Do Watermelons Take to Produce Fruit?
As warm-season crops go, classically large watermelons take a long time to develop those thick-skinned, juice-filled, weighty fruits. Early maturing and more compact varieties produce fruit earlier, but still need plenty of long days soaking up warmth and sunshine. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how long watermelons take to fruit by type and how to boost their sweet rewards.
11 Ways to Improve Your Soil Quality, Fast
Improving your soil doesn’t have to be a chore! Think of it more as a way of life. With consistent changes, you can shift poor soils into fertile, rich, and crumbly ones. Join landscaper Jerad Bryant to discover 11 quick, easy ways to improve soil quality.
7 Pro Tips to Make Your Cut Roses Last
It’s rose season, and we can look forward to bringing the beauty and fragrance indoors with fresh-cut blooms. To get the most out of the harvest or market bouquet, a few easy guidelines help cut roses last longer in the vase. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring how to get the most out of our cut roses to maximize the enjoyment.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Black Beauty’ Zucchini
Zucchini and summer squash are essential crops in the summer garden. ‘Black Beauty’ is one of the most exceptional varieties. It grows easily in home gardens and produces bushels full of zucchini. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to learn how to cultivate this quick-growing crop.
10 Mini Watermelon Varieties For Small Spaces
If you love watermelons but you're concerned about having enough space for the vines to spread out, you can grow equally delicious mini varieties. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some compact options for your smaller space garden.
9 Herbs You Should Never Plant Together
Most herbs support the ones near them, but some are harmful to others! Keep these pairings far away from each other so they both grow well. These nine herbs deserve their own spot, otherwise, they’ll harm your harvest!
What Not to Plant with Your Basil: 5 Companions to Avoid
Tasty and aromatic, basil makes a great companion for many plants in the garden. There are a few plants that don't make ideal neighbors, though. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about plants that don't make good companions for your basil.