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Are you itching to do some planting now that the weather is cooling off, and it's nice to be outside in the garden again? There are some wonderful perennials that you can plant in September. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has a list of some favorites that enjoy fall planting
It’s important to reduce houseplant watering in fall and winter to avoid soggy soil and potential root rot. But how much should you reduce it by? Houseplant expert Madison Moulton explains why you should reduce watering during the off-season and how to do it right.
Self-heal is a very useful perennial herb for the herb garden. It’s edible and has many healing properties. It also grows well and has pretty purple flowers that bees and butterflies love. Learn more about growing these plants with Wendy Moulton as she explains the basics of getting it right.
Fall and spring are excellent seasons to add new shrubs and trees to your backyard. You’ll want them to take off with new growth without having setbacks or diseases. These 8 tips guide you through the transplanting process to ensure your plants survive and thrive. Discover how the pros transplant shrubs alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
When you’re preparing to sell your home, houseplants could be your secret weapon. Using houseplants in staging creates the welcoming and personal atmosphere buyers are looking for. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 9 houseplants that will help you sell your home (and a few that you shouldn’t use).
If you want to keep your garden blooming as long as possible, some great annual flowers can bloom right up to the first freeze. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some beautiful plants to share that will continue until Jack Frost turns up for the winter.
Native plants are diverse, hardy, colorful, and easy to grow. Does your native garden need some fall-blooming annuals, perennials, grasses, or vines? Luckily, plenty of native plants have spectacular fall flowers. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen describes 33 native plants that liven up your fall landscape.
Are you curious about keyhole gardening? This simple gardening technique allows you to combine all the benefits of composting with all the benefits of raised bed gardening, all in one place! Join gardening expert Liessa Bowen as we discuss seven practical benefits of using keyhole gardening to supercharge your garden, all in one compact space.
The new varieties of Brassica rapa, like ‘Market Express’, are full of flavor and can be eaten raw. Add this easy-to-grow vegetable to your list for fresh, crunchy roots for salads and sandwiches. Wendy Moulton will take you through all the care instructions for growing the new-era turnip in the vegetable garden.
If you want more native species around your home or in your garden but aren’t interested in the upkeep that comes with vigorous growers, we’ve got a list for you. Native plants are essential for wildlife, and they’re destined to flourish within their native range. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep has rounded up a list of natives that stay compact and orderly, so you can maintain a tidy, organized garden without all the hassle.
Are you interested in growing mushrooms at home, but you’re not sure where to start? There are a lot of types of edible fungi out there. While some of these species can be cultivated at home, others are nearly impossible, and growing mushrooms at home is way different than growing veggies. Amateur mycologist Emily Estep will explain why some species are easier to propagate than others and will list a few effortless options to help you begin.
If you don’t have strong soil structure, excess rainfall and irrigation can leach nutrients and fertilizers out of your garden beds. But there are many ways to prevent leaching, ensuring that vital plant minerals stay in the root zone where your plants can use them. In this article, soil expert Logan Hailey explains how to prevent leaching in your garden.