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If you’re looking for plants that thrive in rock gardens and coarse, nutrient-poor soil, check out stonecrop! These plants have thick, succulent-like leaves that allow them to thrive in environments where many other plants perish. Gardening expert Briana Yablonski shares 13 stonecrop varieties to consider planting.
Once you start growing dahlias, you might not be able to stop. Their long bloom season and spectacular flowers make the extra care they require worthwhile. Look to dinnerplate dahlias for high impact in the garden, with huge flowers measuring up to 14 inches! Explore how to grow dahlias the size of literal dinner plates with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Spring is a crucial season for rose care. Now is the time to complete tasks like pruning, feeding, and tidying to set the stage for a productive season. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists five spring rose care tips to tackle now.
As your garden awakens from a cold, dormant winter, now is the time to nourish your plants for a flourishing season ahead. Former organic farmer and garden expert Logan Hailey explains 11 essential tips for optimizing spring fertilization.
If you’re wondering why some fertilizers instantly boost plant growth while others last throughout the whole season, this article explains the differences between slow-release and quick-release fertilizers and how to choose the best products for specific plants.
Known for its Philly cheesesteaks and Amish communities, Pennsylvania is a diverse state for gardening. It encompasses three main growing zones and beautiful native perennial plants. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains the key growing zones in Pennsylvania and gives advice for choosing winter hardy plants.
Native azaleas make gorgeous specimens in woodland and naturalized gardens. From blush pink to vibrant scarlet, a profusion of spring and summer blooms bring color and fragrance to the early-season garden. Pollinators can’t resist the nectar and pollen. Explore native azalea species with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Fragrance in the garden engages our senses, heightens our garden experience, and deepens our connection to our natural surroundings. Fragrant flowers also serve as a plant superpower, attracting specialized pollinators to each perfumed bloom. Here, we’ll explore top-performing fragrant flowers to incorporate into the garden for lovely scents year-round. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in collecting fragrant flowers to delight your garden.
Wondering which plants are right for your mid-century home garden? Interested in learning more about the principles of mid-century architecture and landscape design? Certified master gardener Liz Jaros has you covered with this breakdown of mid-century style and a look at the plants that embrace its philosophy.
Want to know more about Victorian gardens and landscape design? Wondering which trees, shrubs, and flowers will go best with your home’s ornate English architecture? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros takes a look at the principles and philosophy of Victorian garden design and suggests 21 plants that will hit Victorian notes in your yard.
Have you ever made your own topiary? This is a simple and rewarding process if you have the patience for it! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago details the steps to create a beautiful topiary right in your garden.
If you’ve ever looked at a plant tag or seed packet, you’re familiar with growing zones. But do you know what they mean? In this article, gardening expert Briana Yablonski will explain what growing zones are and how to use them to grow a healthy garden.