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Plants turning yellow may be undergoing natural leaf drop or may be sending a signal of stress. A simple care adjustment or scouting for underlying pests or diseases helps right the course. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores common reasons for plants yellowing so that we may return them to their lush glory.
Invasive plants threaten the yard! They snuff out your perennials and overrun the area with rampant growth. Don’t let them take over; the larger and more established they are, the more difficult it will be to remove them. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and discover seven environmentally friendly ways to eliminate invasive plants.
August is a great time for late-season flowers. While many trees and shrubs are winding down for the season, there are still plenty of blooms to go around. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss discusses what you can plant in your garden for a bounty of flowers in August.
Copper Canyon daisies are U.S. native plants that resemble marigolds. They’re truly stunning, and they’re perennial! Rather than having to start them every spring like traditional marigolds, you can plant these daisies once for endless blooms. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to learn how to cultivate ‘Copper Canyon’ daisies in your yard.
Having trouble with weeds? Why not let your garden do the work for you! Gardening expert Briana Yablonski shares nine perennials you can plant that will crowd out pesky weeds.
To surround ourselves with the invigorating aroma of lemons, there are plenty of garden plants to fulfill the role. When it’s not citrus season, these are ready to stand in for easy aromatic uplift. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores herbs, perennials, and woody plants that smell like lemons for multi-season rejuvenation.
Garlic is unlike any other crop! You plant it in the fall to harvest in summer. Though it takes a long time to mature, it’s easy to harvest and store. Longtime garlic grower Jerad Bryant shares how to tell your garlic is ready with these seven easy steps.
Defoliation is a leaf-removal technique with upsides and downsides, but is it necessary? The process may cause more harm than good. Join longtime tomato grower Jerad Bryant to explore the benefits and drawbacks of defoliating tomato plants.
If you’re an allergy sufferer, but you love flowers, despair not! There are plenty of options out there that won’t cause reactions. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay lists 11 flowers that people with allergies can plant away.
Many plants wither or stop growing to conserve energy in the August heat. It's tough to keep the garden looking nice this time of year. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss has a list of plants that brave the heat and make it through August beautifully.
Quinoa is a pseudograin! It’s delicious, nutritious, and easy to grow. Get the most from your crop by harvesting the seed pods at the right time and in the right way. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant to discover when and how to harvest quinoa.
Rose pruning looks straightforward until you start seeing problems develop after cutting. These common mistakes can weaken plants, invite disease, and reduce flowering for years to come. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to avoid the pruning errors that damage roses.