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Rough-leaved hydrangeas are unique additions to the hydrangea collection. The lacecap flower clusters and attractive, large leaves bring color and texture to the shade garden. Explore these standout summer bloomers with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Fuchsia brings tropical beauty in flower and form in spring, summer, and early fall. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore pruning benefits and basics for these lovely shade selections to ensure healthy flowering throughout the warm season.
Hanging baskets aren’t only for petunias and calibrachoa; they can grow tomatoes, too! In this article, garden expert Logan Hailey explains how to grow hanging planters for ornamental and edible enjoyment.
Giant alliums add structure and reliable style to the perennial border or planter. Their stately globe-shaped flower clusters complement formal and informal gardens alike. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the merits of these giant ornamental bulbs.
There’s a lot of debate about whether or not you should refrigerate tomatoes. Will it reduce their flavor? Will it lengthen their storage time? Will it halt ripening? In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains when tomato refrigeration is beneficial and when it is not.
When it comes to planting annual flowers, there are some great advantages to growing them from seeds. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss has 21 excellent annuals to grow from seeds for your garden.
Growing a tropical fruiting cactus is easier than you think! If you can take herb cuttings, then you can propagate dragon fruit. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains the most important steps for beginning (or expanding) your dragon fruit garden.
Common garden pests are pesky. They may weaken plants and carry fungal diseases and viruses. Petunias are beautiful summer-flowering annuals that appeal to certain plant-feeding insects in their most active season. If your bloomer shows signs of stress or damage beyond cultural issues, scout for common pests. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores pests that enjoy petunias as much as we do and how to identify and treat them.
Pines are incredible native landscape trees for yards and forest gardens. However, a few pesky pathogens can still attack these resilient conifers. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains the 9 most common pine tree diseases and how to treat them.
Hollyhock rust is a fungal disease that readily spreads among these warm-season bloomers. Once it sets in, it is difficult to mitigate, but not all is lost. Here, garden expert Katherine Rowe looks at how to identify and treat the infection and how to prevent its spread.
Do you want to replace your high-maintenance lawn with a ground cover that helps to prevent weeds and looks beautiful, too? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 15 low-growing, spreading plants that make beautiful lawn alternatives.
Petunias overflow with prolific flowers until frost. In the right spot, they’re easy-care annuals with continual blooms. If your petunia becomes less vibrant, restoring it to full flower may entail simple adjustments. Explore why petunias stop blooming with garden expert Katherine Rowe.