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Are you someone who’s ready for a gardening challenge? Are you desperate for a cut flower that will thrive in hot, dry conditions? There may be an answer to your solution in a little-known flower called lisianthus. In this article, gardening expert and cut flower farmer Taylor Sievers shares how to grow this colorful, rose-like flower in your garden.
Are you looking for some flowering perennial plants to grow in your Michigan garden? There are many perennial plants to choose from, depending on the part of Michigan you plan to grow in. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her favorite flowering perennials for Michigan gardens and flowerbeds this season.
Thinking that an oncindium orchid may be the perfect addition to your indoor garden? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares all you need to know about growing oncidium orchids, including maintenance and care.
You might be wondering what those spots are on your tomato leaves. Join gardening expert Jenna Rich as she goes over how to spot Septoria Leaf Spot on tomatoes and what you can do to prevent it.
Are you bringing home a new pet, and want to make sure that your garden is a safe place for them to explore? Even mature animals are known to nosh on a flower or two from time to time. In this article, gardening expert and pet owner Melissa Strauss will talk about common garden plants that are toxic to animals.
Thinking about adding hibiscus to your garden this year? These wonderful, easy-care shrubs are certain to brighten up any space and produce some of the largest flowers among perennial shrubs. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares all you need to know about growing hibiscuses, including care and maintenance needs.
Are you curious about growing Adam’s needle, a large and very showy native yucca plant? Adam’s needle is a plant that’s hard to miss. It is also incredibly easy to grow and the large flower spikes provide a show-stopping display each year. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these spectacular plants.
As sudden periods of extreme heat become more common, it’s important to be prepared to protect your garden and keep your plants alive. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses the many ways you can protect your plants during a heatwave.
Does your hydrangeas have holes in their leaves? There are a number of different causes for this phenomenon. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago looks at why your hydrangeas may have holes in the leaves, and what to do about it.
As apartment living grows and gardens shrink, growing herbs indoors has become one of the most popular ways to grow edibles. However, some herbs take more effort to grow indoors than they are worth. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven herbs she won’t grow indoors and why.
Looking for a red iris that will turn up the heat in your garden and lend a little drama to the landscape? Several species in the Iris genus offer flowers in shades of red. In this article, certified master gardener and landscape designer Liz Jaros profiles 11 of her favorites.
Roses are sold one of two ways: on their own roots or grafted. Which is the better choice for you? In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood outlines the differences between grafted vs. own-root and how they affect the performance of roses in your garden.