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In late summer, our roses may benefit from a little refresh. With final rounds of deadheading, our reblooming types put on a late-season show. Removing declining canes in all types improves overall health. Explore rose pruning to do now for vigorous roses heading into winter.
The garden is fading as August arrives. Summer blooming plants are finishing their colorful show, and spring blooming plants are preparing for the coming winter. Never prune off forming flower buds! Avoid making cuts to these 11 plants during August to protect future blooms.
Seasonal allergies can be a real bear with certain plants in the garden. It might surprise you to find out which plants are the biggest culprits of those allergy attacks. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains which types of plants you should avoid having in the garden if you're an allergy sufferer.
From a harmonious foundation to a perennial border to an evergreen screen, easy landscape ideas evoke a seemingly effortless appeal that works across sites. While no landscape is free of maintenance or challenges, incorporating a few staple components creates the basis for a yard that works. Garden designer Katherine Rowe explores simple home landscape themes to inspire the next installation.
Mists grace the tropical forests of the world. They give rise to epiphytes, mosses, and orchids that love growing in high humidity. In the home, misting emulates the humid forests of the tropics and coastal regions. Discover which plants love being misted alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Grass that stays green all year is a great way to keep your garden and yard looking sharp in the cooler months. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some beautiful types of evergreen grass to keep color on the ground all year-round!
Regenerative gardening isn’t just for farmers—it’s for home gardeners, too! Work with nature rather than against it to grow bigger, healthier crops with less effort. Start with these seven simple regenerative gardening practices, courtesy of backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Dahlias, unparalleled in their floral forms and extended display, bring high color and visual interest to the arrangement. With a simple cut after the dahlias flower, we can promote even more of the stunning flowers more quickly than if they stay on the stem. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how and when to cut dahlias after flowering (and when not to) for the biggest bloom show.
Growing food can be a challenge if you are dealing with a lot of shade, but it's not impossible. You just have to choose the right plants! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tasty plants that will grow in partial and even full shade!
Looking to maximize your growing space? Look no further! These vertical gardening systems allow anyone to grow crops regardless of the size of their yard. Tuck these seven systems throughout the garden to change the way you grow crops this year.
The weather is changing quickly, but we're not done growing herbs in our gardens! Florida gardener Melissa Strauss discusses some tasty and aromatic herbs that you can grow quickly in your fall herb garden.
Adding fragrant plants to your patio is a fantastic way to add beauty and sensory delight to your outdoor living space. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares plants that are both beautiful and aromatic to add to your potted patio plant collection.