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Planning the landscaping around your pool? From tropical trees to mosquito-repelling herbs, there are countless options. Some larger hedges and shrubs can even provide a privacy fence. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep has gathered a list of perfect poolside plants to guide your search.
Garlic seeds have some specific needs when it comes to storing them until planting time. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tips to keep your seeds healthy and fresh until planting time.
It’s still summer, and there are plenty of blooms to enjoy as we move between seasons. From fall color to winter interest, we’ve got your seasonal display on tap. The perfect time to plant spring-flowering bulbs is right around the corner, and establishing perennials for seasons to come works well now. Explore easy-blooming options with garden expert Katherine Rowe to round out the year in flowers.
Are you looking for ways to introduce your kids to the wonderful world of gardening? In this article gardener and mom of three Melissa Strauss shares some great ways to get kids outside and interested in nature.
There’s nothing worse than harvesting full-grown zucchini, only to find they have rotting ends! Blossom-end rot strikes ripening zucchini before you pick them. Learn to treat and prevent this condition alongside seasoned vegetable grower Jerad Bryant.
Avoid stinging bees with these fragrant or flowerless plants. You’ll have beautiful herbs without having to worry about stingers poking your skin. Keep your pets, children, and those allergic to bees safe with these 13 plants that ward off insects. Join longtime grower Jerad Bryant and find the best ones for your patio.
Melons swell with sweet flesh at summer’s end. You may think these crops need a lot of space, but you can successfully grow them in raised beds! Start some in spring—you’ll enjoy their yummy flavor all season long. These seven tips from seasoned vegetable grower Jerad Bryant will have you harvesting bountiful melons in no time.
If your plants have yellow leaves with green veins, they’re likely suffering from chlorosis. Although there are numerous causes of this issue, iron deficiency is one of the most common. Farmer Briana Yablonski will further explain this issue and provide ways to fix it.
Deadheading has numerous benefits, but sometimes, leaving spent flowers in place has greater rewards. Whether plants are self-cleaning or intentionally left to go to seed, enjoy the easy growers that produce without post-bloom clipping. Explore beautiful selections to leave on the stem with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Have you ever walked outside one day shortly after a rain and seen a large, circular ring of mushrooms growing in your lawn or garden? Fairy rings evoke images of magic and mystery but what exactly are they? In this article, gardening (and mushroom) enthusiast Liessa Bowen dives into the realm of the fairy rings to demystify these other-worldly occurrences.
Do you have pine trees in or around your yard, yet want to have an attractive garden? It may seem like absolutely nothing grows under a pine tree but you might be surprised at the variety of attractive plants that will. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 23 perfect plants to use in your pineland garden.
Growing watermelons is a labor of love, or at least patience. Now is the time to savor the sweet rewards and indulge in the taste of summer. Avoiding common growing problems is essential to getting full, healthy fruits. Learn how to streamline successful production with gardening expert Katherine Rowe