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Gardening Tips

7 July Tasks for the Midsummer Garden

July is prime time in the garden. The flowers are blooming and veggies are ripening at full force. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some helpful tasks you can do this month to keep your garden thriving through the hottest months.

A small firecracker bush with dainty blooms, appearing white with vibrant pink ends

Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Firecracker Bush

Firecracker bush explodes with color! Its scarlet-red blooms fill the late summer garden with pomp and circumstance. Drought-tolerant, hardy, and low-maintenance, this U.S. native shrub excels in warm regions. Learn how to cultivate it alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.

Bright yellow pea-like flowers cluster along slender green stems with fine, lance-shaped leaflets.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Siberian Pea Shrubs

Siberian pea shrubs are ruggedly adaptable and a fit for challenging sites. Their durability, easy growth, and hardiness make them a contender for spots where other plants may not thrive. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores the low-maintenance, hardy shrub and its optimal growing conditions.

A close-up shot of a yellow colored trap filled with small insects, showcasing how to make an integrated pest management system

Garden Pests

Integrated Pest Management for the Home Garden

Integrated pest management, or IPM for short, is a comprehensive strategy for battling pests and diseases in the garden. Instead of stepping in to remove the problem, it involves prevention, monitoring, and data to make informed decisions to reduce pests. Join longtime gardener Jerad Bryant in finding a pest management system that works well for you and your garden.

Close-up of blooming zinnias with soft pink flowers affected by Alternaria Blight disease, covering green and brown dried foliage with irregular brown spots with white centers.

Flowers

5 Zinnia Diseases to Watch for This Season

Zinnias bring bounce to the display with their vibrant ray petals, sunny yellow centers, and the buzz of busy pollinators. While reliable, quick, and easy to grow, they’re not immune to common diseases, with a couple of pathogens all their own. Garden expert Kathierine Rowe targets zinnia diseases and how to treat and prevent them.