What Is Intensive Planting?
If you want to pack a lot of plants into a small space, check out intensive planting. Farmer Briana Yablonski will discuss the principles of this technique and introduce its advantages.
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17 Perennials You Can Transplant in Fall
If you’re wondering if you can transplant your perennials in fall, the answer is often yes. Many perennials will handle an autumnal transplant just fine, emerging the next spring in their new spot like nothing happened. From spring-blooming bulbs to hardy hostas, there are plenty of plants that won’t mind the transition. Plant biologist Emily Estep lists 17 perennials you can transplant this fall.
How to Repot Chrysanthemums in 9 Easy Steps
Ensure your precious mums stay snug all year with a repot! Chrysanthemums need repotting often since they hate getting rootbound. We’ll use compost, fresh soil, and a whole lot of love and care to keep your mums happy. Learn how to repot them with these nine easy steps from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Biophilic Gardening: 11 Ways to Bring the Benefits of Nature to Your Space
Are you interested in connecting with nature in new and dynamic ways? Biophilic gardening could be just the design solution you're looking for. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss this practice and how to implement it in your space.
9 Tips For Watering the Fall Garden
Fall is almost here, and with it, the reduced pressure of watering to beat the summer heat. But autumn is also prime time for adding new plantings, and some climates don't get enough rainfall to ensure proper root development. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores what to consider in fall watering sessions to establish thriving plants this season and beyond.
25 Shade-Tolerant Lawn Alternatives To Plant In Fall
If you’re ready to reduce your lawn expanse or need to perk up bare areas where turf isn’t thriving, consider shade-loving alternatives. Robust, low-growing perennials happily infill shaded zones across varying conditions. From ultra-low groundcovers to durable uprights, these top performers enrich the garden with seasonal appeal and ecological services. Explore the breadth of shady lawn alternatives with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
5 Fixes for Floppy Perennials
Stop the flop! Gardening expert Lindsay Miller shares a few easy fixes for those floppy perennials that just don’t seem to stand upright.
13 Perennials to Plant Now That Will Feed The Birds All Winter
Feed the birds this winter without buying a single bag of birdseed! Gardener and biologist Lindsay Miller shares what perennials pack the most punch in terms of supporting birds through the winter.
9 Reasons You Should Mulch Your Garden This Fall
You’ve got a garden and fall is fast approaching. Are you ready to get started on your fall gardening tasks? Mulching is one of the things that should be on your to-do list and Dr. Liessa Bowen is here to walk you through some of the reasons why.
End of Season Tips: Cut Dead Plants or Pull Them Out?
Summers end invites rain, frost, and cool weather that zaps the life out of tender annuals. Your blooming garden may look brown, dreary, and dead this fall—but should you pull out those dying plants, leave them be, or chop them to the ground? Discover what you can do alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
19 Evergreen Trees and Shrubs That Thrive in the Shade
Are you looking for an evergreen tree or shrub that’ll prosper on your property despite the fact that it barely sees any sunlight? Colorful azaleas, dark green hollies, and hedge boxwoods are just a few of your many options. Plant biologist Emily Estep will name and explain 21 different evergreen trees and shrubs that thrive in shade, offering year-round color despite your lack of light.
Do Chrysanthemums Provide Natural Pest Control?
Not only are chrysanthemums jewels of the fall display, they also boast a hidden talent. Hardy garden mums contain chemical extracts that repel and control common garden pests. Whether through aromatic flowers and foliage or concentrated insecticides, mums have versatile applications. Justify adding a few more to your autumnal arrangement to enjoy time outside and healthy plants. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the underlying attributes of these fall favorites.