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Though fruit trees offer free food during the summer, some are extremely challenging to care for. Pests, diseases, and adverse weather create difficult conditions for the home gardener. Avoid these 11 types, and instead opt for something more manageable, like an apple tree!
With the New Year here, it’s time to plan your 2025 garden. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn helpful tips for setting up a productive and rewarding garden.
It's hard to contain our excitement for dahlia season! If you want to know when and how you can get an early start, read on. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the lowdown on jumpstarting your tubers.
Orchid roots have a complicated relationship with water, but some collectors say that hydroponics is the answer. Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss to answer whether you can grow those tropical epiphytes this way. Or is orchid hydroponics just a myth?
Houseplants can be tricky! Though many are tough perennials that thrive indoors, some face difficulties in the comforts of our homes. These nine common issues are easily correctable with a few simple tricks. Join longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant in diagnosing and correcting the problems.
Ready to start growing? Winter sowing is an easy and resourceful way to start spring vegetables early. It gives seedlings a headstart while working with natural conditions for germination. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe breaks down the steps to get winter sowing this month.
Winter and early spring are the best seasons to combat pests and diseases. They hibernate on fruit trees and are susceptible to organic oil treatments. Tackle them now and you’ll have less damage control to do later on! Learn how and when to spray fruit trees with this easy-to-follow guide from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
February is a good time in many places to get started with your spring seed starting. With final frost dates on the horizon, it's prime time to prep your plants for the spring vegetable garden. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for seeds you can start this February.
This month, many gardeners can get their spring blooms started indoors or by winter sowing. Garden expert Katherine Rowe looks at hardy annual favorites to sow in February for a welcome show of color come spring.
Ready to get your seeds started for spring planting? We have some great tips that will get them started faster and stronger than ever! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about ways you can get your garden started in a hurry.
Are you looking for seeds to start in late spring? From summer harvests to avoiding frosts, there are several reasons why late spring is perfect for planting. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers the seeds you should wait to start until late spring.
Hellebores often emerge when frost is still abundant in cold gardens! While nursery cultivars are diverse, growing hellebores from seed offers a challenging reward—you’ll find new, unique hybrids! Join longtime hellebore gardener Jerad Bryant in learning to grow these lovely flowers from seed.