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Perennial crops gift you endless harvests annually. You’ll only have to sow their seeds once, making them a good garden investment. Some perennials love cool temperatures or need a head start on the growing season. Discover these nine you should plant in November alongside seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant.
As we turn to the cool season, it's time for evergreens to shine. In pots and containers, we rely on them year-round for stability and interest. They unify the landscape, connect the home and garden, and anchor the display. Enjoy exceptional evergreen varieties for containers with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
The first frost stops most annuals in their tracks. Should you pull out the spent plants or leave them in the ground over the winter? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores this idea and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of leaving them in the garden over the winter.
If you’ve ever claimed to have a black thumb, we are here for you. If you’re just getting started and want to learn about some great, low-maintenance houseplants, gardening expert Melissa Strauss has you covered.
November is ideal for laying the groundwork for a dynamic spring bulb display. An easy container planting now brings a surprising burst of color in a few months. This is also the time to force bulbs indoors for holiday displays and gifts. Explore container inspirations to pot up this month with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Tulips are easygoing bulbs, both in planting and care, given a few best-growing requirements. With the proper planting this fall, their graceful blooms happily color the spring landscape. Enjoy future rewards with easy planting this month. Follow a few tips, including how deep to plant tulip bulbs, with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Many of our favorite garden flowers are native to tropical locations. So it’s no huge surprise that these plants aren’t fond of long, freezing winters. In this article, biologist and gardener Lindsay Miller shares 11 tender flower bulbs to dig up and bring inside this month.
If you dream of growing a pomegranate but live in a cold climate, you can still grow these juicy fruits at home. All you have to do is plant them in a container! Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to successfully grow pomegranates in pots.
Although November brings cooler and darker days, it doesn’t mean your work in the garden is over! Properly caring for current plants and adding new ones will help you enjoy a beautiful garden next spring. Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn nine gardening tasks to tackle this month.
Perennials die back during autumn leaving brown, dry stems and seeds behind. Let those seed heads stand and you’ll provide essential food sources for hungry birds. You’ll boost your backyard’s biodiversity with these 19 plants for feeding winter wildlife. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant on a tour of seed heads!
Cooler weather is here, you’ve seen a frost warning, but you have tender annual herbs and vegetables in your garden. How can you protect them from the first few frosts? Gardening expert Liessa Bowen walks through 9 smart tips to help you protect your frost-sensitive crops from the next freeze.
Many fruit trees make beautiful ornamentals as well as produce delicious fruit. If you want beautiful blossoms, fruit, and foliage, why not add one to your yard? Take a look at some great fruit trees for your garden with gardening expert Melissa Strauss.