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Flowers add color, structure, and charm to gardens. They’re pollinator magnets, luring bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the site. A flowerless garden is a boring one! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares these 17 flowering plants that are perfect for starting in March.
Are you starting your dream garden in the coldest regions of the U.S.? Adding perennials will make it look full and vibrant. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers the best zone 2 perennials to grow this year.
Dahlias are some of the most spectacular flowers in the garden. You can grow them from seeds or tubers. But which one is best? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at the pros and cons of growing these beauties both ways.
Whether you’re growing seedlings, houseplants, or a container garden, you don’t want to see plant roots poking out of pots! If you do, there are some simple solutions to fix the problem. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares what to do if you see roots sticking out of containers.
Asparagus spears are one of the first perennial vegetables to emerge in spring. With crowns, you can skip the lengthy seed-starting process and have edible spears in less than a year. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares these nine pro tips for easy asparagus growing, no matter where you live!
Summer bulbs, including begonias and dahlias, bring fantastic color and fragrances to your garden. Plant them after the last frost in March to get an early start. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers the best summer bulbs in March.
Cosmos, with their cheery, easy style, bring a naturalized aesthetic in rich shades from bold to bright to pastel. In nearly effortless sweeps of color, they delight from summer til frost. Pollinators enjoy their sweet rewards while we bask in their colorful displays. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores unique cosmos colors from cultivars of the native wildflower species.
USDA zones 1 and 2 represent the coldest climates with the lowest temperatures. Yet, there are plant communities that thrive with adaptations to withstand frigid winters. From evergreens to deciduous shrubs, including those that flower and fruit, we’ve got rugged, ornamental options. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores shrubs to try in zone 1 and 2 gardens for durable landscape performance with multi-season appeal.
Do you want to grow quirky and lesser-known succulents in your garden this year? Pickle plants may be the perfect fit. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for pickle plants.
There are many reasons to grow native grasses, from prairie and meadow projects to lawn alternatives to specimens in the perennial border. Their adaptability, easy care, and ecosystem services support garden diversity, soil health, and resource conservation. And many are ready to grow from seed as we turn toward spring this month. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top native grasses to grow from seed in March.
Composting is a great method for recycling organic matter. Instead of throwing food scraps, garden clippings, and fall leaves away, you can turn them into compost! If your pile is slow-acting, longtime composter Jerad Bryant shares these 17 strategies for speeding up the process.
In the early spring garden, tulips shine alongside the daffodils and the hyacinths. Among the many types, parrot tulips stand out as the most showy and spectacular. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing these striking spring bloomers.