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If you’re selecting new trees for your yard this fall, lucky you! You’re adding value and enrichment to the landscape visually, ecologically, and economically. With so many variables in tree form, growing conditions, and features, a few guidelines help winnow down the field. Hone in on the best trees for your yard with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Are you curious about these small native trees and their sweet, custardy fruits? If you’ve never seen or tasted a pawpaw, you’re in for a treat. In this article, native plant expert Liessa Bowen introduces the pawpaw tree and all the basics you’ll need to know so you can grow your own!
With winter approaching, you don’t have to let your annuals meet their fate in the cold. In this article, plant enthusiast Matt Dursum breaks down popular annuals you can overwinter in your garage.
From the coast to the mountains to valleys and deserts, California encompasses endlessly diverse ecosystems that are a playground for naturalists and plant lovers. Explore California native ground covers with gardening expert Katherine Rowe to enrich the garden from the ground up.
The shape and delicacy of cyclamen blooms add fluttering beauty to any garden or home. In this article, garden expert Allison Young guides you on growing cyclamen in pots and containers.
If you're looking for a tough, low-maintenance shrub with an extra-long blooming time, abelia is a great option! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares how to care for a stunning variety, 'Ruby Anniversary,' in this growing guide.
If you’ve ever dreamt of growing pomegranates but lack the space, why not try them indoors? In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum goes over a few tips for growing juicy pomegranates indoors.
Mid-November means lawn maintenance is wrapping up! Final mow sessions and leaf-gathering rounds are in sight. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore how short to mow your lawn in fall and other care tips for best overwintering.
The winter holidays are around the corner and your Christmas cactus isn’t blooming like it should. There are several potential reasons your Christmas cactus failed to bloom this year. Houseplant expert Liessa Bowen walks through some of these common problems and what you can do to correct them.
Have you seen the alluring Pearl Glam® beautyberry for sale? This colorful, compact shrub has showy foliage, flowers, and fruits, making it a true rock star for your landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces Peal Glam and everything you’ll need to know to grow your own.
With their charming white blossoms and fabulously fragrant fruits, quince trees are a wonderful but sometimes underappreciated addition to the garden. Learn how to grow and care for these overlooked orchard fruits with biologist and gardener Lindsay Miller.
We love mums for their cheery charm and burst of seasonal welcome. With many having bloomed or on their way out, lots of options remain to enliven and extend the autumnal arrangement. With simple alternatives, the Thanksgiving display overflows with lasting color. Explore bountiful fall blooms and exciting foliage to decorate the season’s gatherings and beyond.