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Overgrown dahlia plants can become problematic in the garden. If not properly managed, it can lead to issues like weak stems, fewer blooms, or even disease. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss offers some tips on controlling the size of your plants for optimal health and blooming potential.
Fast-growing pole beans bring quick, nutritious rewards. With continuous production, they offer high yields over a long harvest season. Growing the flavorful pods is an easy endeavor, using vertical supports to direct growth. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores quick varieties to enjoy all summer.
Melons bring a refreshing sweetness, but they often take multiple months to mature. If you want to harvest these summer fruits but don’t have much time for them to grow, join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some of the fastest-growing melons for the garden.
Growing watermelons in containers lets us enjoy the sweet, juicy taste of summer in versatile situations. From small spaces to simply conserving valuable in-ground space, potted watermelons take up less room while developing their thick-skinned fruits over a long season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to grow watermelons in pots and the best picks for the self-contained growing options.
Improving your soil doesn’t have to be a chore! Think of it more as a way of life. With consistent changes, you can shift poor soils into fertile, rich, and crumbly ones. Join landscaper Jerad Bryant to discover 11 quick, easy ways to improve soil quality.
As warm-season crops go, classically large watermelons take a long time to develop those thick-skinned, juice-filled, weighty fruits. Early maturing and more compact varieties produce fruit earlier, but still need plenty of long days soaking up warmth and sunshine. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how long watermelons take to fruit by type and how to boost their sweet rewards.
Zucchini and summer squash are essential crops in the summer garden. ‘Black Beauty’ is one of the most exceptional varieties. It grows easily in home gardens and produces bushels full of zucchini. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to learn how to cultivate this quick-growing crop.
It’s rose season, and we can look forward to bringing the beauty and fragrance indoors with fresh-cut blooms. To get the most out of the harvest or market bouquet, a few easy guidelines help cut roses last longer in the vase. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring how to get the most out of our cut roses to maximize the enjoyment.
If you love watermelons but you're concerned about having enough space for the vines to spread out, you can grow equally delicious mini varieties. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some compact options for your smaller space garden.
Most herbs support the ones near them, but some are harmful to others! Keep these pairings far away from each other so they both grow well. These nine herbs deserve their own spot, otherwise, they’ll harm your harvest!
Tasty and aromatic, basil makes a great companion for many plants in the garden. There are a few plants that don't make ideal neighbors, though. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about plants that don't make good companions for your basil.
Summer is the season of tomatoes! If you like cherry varieties, ‘Cherry Falls’ is the type for you. It’s quick-growing and fast to fruit, sprouting delicious, bite-sized fruit two months after planting. Give it the care it needs, and it’ll reward you with baskets full of cherry tomatoes.