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A persimmon tree with clusters of bright orange ripe fruits among diseased leaves showing dark, scattered leaf spot.

Plant Diseases

5 Persimmon Tree Diseases and How to Treat Them

Whether you have a native American persimmon growing in your backyard or planted an Asian persimmon for fruit, it can be alarming to see your tree become discolored or deformed. Join grower Briana Yablonski to learn some common persimmon tree diseases and understand how to treat them.

Close-up of a woman's hands harvesting persimmons from a tree laden with rounded fruits featuring bright orange skin, surrounded by lush green leaves.

Fruits

The Ideal Time to Harvest Persimmons: 5 Expert Tips

Do you have a persimmon tree in your yard but aren’t quite sure when to harvest those bright orange fruits? These hardy trees are extremely productive and provide an abundance of tasty fruits for your snacking pleasure. Join gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen on a persimmon-picking expedition and learn some tips on how and when to harvest these delicious fruits.

This Pomegranate fruit tree features glossy, narrow green leaves and large, round fruits with thick, reddish skin and a crown-like calyx on top.

Fruits

11 Fruit Tree Varieties You Can Plant in November

Fall is the perfect time for planting. You don’t need an entire orchard to enjoy harvesting your own fruits. If you have space for a single tree, or possibly two, check out the following 11 fruit-producing trees and shrubs to enhance your landscape and reward you with deliciously tasty treats.

A lush cluster of bright pink flowers stands tall in a garden bed, surrounded by healthy green leaves, with a brick walkway visible in the background.

Flowers

How to Divide Peonies in 9 Easy Steps

Peonies are delightful perennials that grow in gardens worldwide. They’re perfect for adding ornamental charm to a lackluster yard. If you have an established specimen, divide it to create more peonies! Follow these nine easy steps from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to turn one peony into several.

A foggy autumn day reveals a natural country garden featuring vibrant fall color shrubs, a tall evergreen fir tree, a lush green lawn, and a hosta bush with bright orange leaves.

Shrubs

19 Shrubs With Fabulous Fall Color

Is the gorgeous autumn color palette making you long for more warm hues in your landscape? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some of the most colorful shrubs to share. Even if you're working with a smaller space, we have options for you to warm things up during these cooler months.

Tall, conical evergreen shrubs with dense, feathery green foliage are neatly lined up in black plastic containers, placed on a wooden pallet amidst a setting of other similar plants, creating a lush, vibrant scene.

Gardening Inspiration

Bare-Root Vs. Container-Grown Trees: Which is Best For You?

Add young trees to your landscape to enjoy year-round shade, structure, and beauty. Whether you choose a bare-root or container-grown specimen, you’ll want the best option for your garden. Fear not, as we’ll explore when you should plant each one. Join experienced nursery tree grower Jerad Bryant as we dive deep below the ground.

A large group of tightly packed, round, overlapping green Brassica oleracea heads with crinkled, deep-veined leaves.

Gardening Inspiration

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Savoy Cabbage

Crisp, curled, crinkly leaves add an exciting twist to this special cabbage variety. It is milder and more tender than regular cabbage, and super easy to grow. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the best tips and tricks for cultivating this cool-weather crop in your garden.

A colorful array of heirloom squash fruits showcases a variety of shapes, sizes, and patterns, featuring rich greens, bright yellows, deep oranges, and unique mottled textures.

Edible

15 Heirloom Squash Varieties Perfect for the Thanksgiving Table

Heirloom winter squash is an autumn favorite with sweet and savory flavors. They also embellish a natural centerpiece in the spirit of a bountiful harvest. Explore the loveliest and tastiest heirlooms to enjoy as we gather this fall, celebrating heritage crops and foodways in the process.