9 Fall Container Ideas to Start From Seed in Late Summer
It's time to start thinking about those fall container arrangements. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some ideas for your containers that you can grow from seeds if you start soon!
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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Licorice Mint (Agastache rupestris)
Licorice mint, botanically Agastache rupestris, is a U.S. native perennial plant that thrives in the garden. Hummingbirds love the blooms, and pollinating insects visit them, too! Cultivate this shrubby plant in your yard to enjoy its flowers and the wildlife they attract.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Sideoats Grama Grass
North American Native grasses have multiple functions and benefits. In the home garden, they support habitat and control erosion. On the range, they’re essential for maintaining ecosystemic balance. Learn to grow native sideoats grama in this guide written by master naturalist Sarah Jay.
11 Turnip Varieties to Plant in Late Summer
The time to garden is not over! Late summer is a perfect season to start fall crops, and turnips are one of the best fall crops there is. They’re easy to grow, delicious to eat, and they have a wide range of uses in the kitchen. Try one of these 11 unique turnip varieties, as recommended by gardening expert Jerad Bryant.
11 Beautiful New England Wildflowers
The beautiful wildflowers of New England offer a colorful and diverse display through the growing season. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some of the hardy plants that support local pollinators and thrive in a variety of habitats from woodlands to coastal areas.
7 Drought-Tolerant Arborvitae Alternatives for Dry Climates
Arborvitae are versatile across garden scales with year-round appeal, although their reliance on regular moisture makes them a challenge in dry conditions. With native conifers and their cultivars, options abound for durable evergreens in a range of sizes, colors, and shapes. Gardening expert Katheirne Rowe explores arborvitae stand-ins for high-performance in low-water sites.
5 Delphinium Diseases: Prevention and Treatment
Healthy delphiniums bring floriferous spires of bell blooms that create a spectacle and beckon pollinators. The short-lived perennials are susceptible to common diseases that can counteract the blooms. Gardening expert Katheirne Rowe outlines what to look for, as well as how to prevent delphinium problems for an easier show of color.
13 Best Low-Maintenance Perennial Flowers for Southern Gardeners
Low-maintenance perennials are the foundation of easy, sustainable gardening. For Southern gardeners, they weather the hot and often humid summers gracefully, without requiring you to spend hours in the heat tending to them. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for a look at some beautiful, low-maintenance perennials for your Southern garden.
8 Pro Tips to Make Cut Dahlia Flowers Last Longer
Dahlias are delightful, but their vase life isn't the best. There are things you can do to extend it, though. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on making those dahlia flowers last as long as possible.
3 Reasons You Should Avoid Watering the Garden in the Evening
We've all heard the rule: you shouldn't water your garden at night. If you want to find out why, and whether there is ever a reason to water in the evening, we have the info. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Hopi Red Dye’ Amaranth
Amaranth defies categorization! It grows edible seeds and leaves, and the ‘Hopi Red Dye’ variety sprouts purple flowers that you can make a natural dye out of. Learn how to cultivate easy-growing amaranth with this all-inclusive guide from native plant grower Jerad Bryant.
How to Renovate a Dying Strawberry Patch in Summer
Don’t fret! Strawberry patches change depending on the season. They may be done fruiting, or they’re struggling to grow. Regardless of the issue, you can easily rejuvenate your strawberries with proper care and maintenance. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in renovating dying strawberry patches this summer.