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Redbud trees grace the garden with a vivid floral spray to welcome spring. Among the earliest to flower post-winter, the bloom-lined stems create a cheerful glow visible from near and far. Dynamic heart-shaped foliage follows the sweet bloom spectacle for lasting summer and fall interest. Explore these understory beauties in flower and foliage with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
A little bit sweet and a little bit tart, the marionberry is a delightful and delicious edible to add to the garden. Gardener and berry grower Lindsay Miller explains how to grow and care for marionberries.
One major reason to grow native plants is to lure wildlife into your backyard. Local plant species grow flowers that feed pollinators, and they sprout branches that create valuable habitat space for furry creatures. Passively attract wildlife with these 31 species from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Are you growing onions or garlic this year? These low-maintenance veggies aren’t too difficult to cultivate, but the process of harvesting, curing, and storing them properly involves a few steps. Beyond the basics, a few clever ideas can simplify the process further. Plant biologist Emily Estep will walk you through our pro tips when it comes to harvesting, curing, and storing onions and garlic.
Are you worrying about the icky, white mold growing on top of your houseplant soil? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about what it is, what it affects, why it happens, and how to treat and prevent it.
‘At Last’ roses bring double rosettes in sunset tones that flower nonstop from early summer through frost. With the beauty of a hybrid tea and the durability of a landscape rose, this effortless selection boasts disease resistance and easy care. Explore this sturdy rose, brimming with romance and sweet perfume, with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Despite its glamorous and fantastical flowers, this plant is exceptionally easy to grow! Gardening expert Lindsay Miller explains how to grow and care for this beautiful flower in your garden.
Perennials anchor the garden, embellishing the display year after year with color and textural interest that gets bigger and better with age. Rely on tried-and-true perennials to do the heavy lifting with little gardener effort. Explore superior perennials whose rugged nature belies their beauty with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Stunningly sculptural, agave plants bring bold architectural elements to the landscape and garden. But can you propagate them from leaf cuttings like other succulents? Gardening Expert Melissa Strauss will walk you through propagation of agave using leaf cuttings, and discuss some other methods, too!
Not sure which raised bed plants can beat the heat? Whether you’re in a hot climate zone or just notice that your area is subject to more and more heat waves each year, planning raised beds around high temps is a good idea. Plant biologist Emily Estep will walk you through some solid choices for raised bed garden plants in hot climates.
Compost piles are excellent for backyard gardeners who want to save money on soil amendments or upcycle excess waste. Turning piles speeds up decomposition, lets microbes breathe, and keeps rotting smells at bay. Join longtime composter Jerad Bryant and discover seven easy ways to turn your compost piles.
Washington wildflowers provide floral beauty while feeding pollinators, birds, and mammals. They’re perfect substitutes for weak, nonnative ornamentals that struggle during cold winters or dry summers. Discover the best ones for your backyard ecosystem alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.