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Geraniums yield vivid color and dynamic foliage all summer and into fall. If you’re not ready to part with the easy-care annuals or tender perennials, there are a few straightforward methods for overwintering. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores simple techniques to protect our favorites for another flourishing round.
Early fall is prime time to reimagine our grassy spaces. The moderate seasonal conditions offer a reprieve from peak summer heat and provide valuable time for root development before frozen soils. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines garden amendments to improve soil for the best foundation for a new lawn.
So you planted your fall bulbs and those rascally squirrels instantly dug them up? Master naturalist and seasoned gardener Sarah Jay covers how to stop squirrels digging bulbs up during your next planting period.
Mums are lovely for the autumnal front porch, but sometimes we want a little something different. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for some great ideas of alternatives you can use in your fall front porch decor.
Hyacinths bring a sweet welcome to spring, ushering in the season with a celebration of fragrance and color. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to plant hyacinths to overwinter for their easy spring show.
Staghorn sumacs are treasures in the landscape, whether they’re growing as trees or shrubs. How they grow depends on your care habits. Maintain them as single-stem trees or multi-stem shrubs. Learn more about this U.S. native species alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Cucumbers are best fresh. The last thing you expect when you bite into them is intense bitterness. This condition stems from a variety of factors, and it’s common during the summer. First discover what’s happening, then find out how to fix it.
Planting native wildflowers in the Pacific Northwest is a great way to support the ecosystem and environment. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to look at some beautiful wildflowers that work wonderfully in your garden.
Growing vertically brings loads of advantages, from improving plant health and boosting yields to maximizing growing space and offering high vertical interest. From crops to living walls to long-lived flowering vines, gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights the best plants for your vertical garden arrangement.
The scarlet oak is a deciduous shade tree that brightens fall landscapes with brilliant red colors. Join Briana Yablonski to learn how to plant and care for these trees at home.
Put those shears away! Junipers need different pruning techniques than other woody plants. Improper pruning can permanently damage them. The right cuts promote healthy, beautiful branches full of evergreen foliage. Learn how to prune a juniper with seasoned landscaper Jerad Bryant.
Rotting squash fruits are not what you want to see on your garden walks. Maybe they’re falling off before the flowers open, or they’re growing a little then dying off. No matter the problem, we’ll figure out what’s going on and learn how to fix it.