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Rooting petunias in water is a simple way to create more of the vigorous flowering annuals. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to root the summertime favorites in water so we’ll soon have new transplants to infill the display.
Getting started with any hobby can be a daunting task, but when it involves live animals, it's important to get off on the right foot. Chicken owner Melissa Strauss can guide you through the process of setting up, acquiring birds, and caring for them in the future.
It’s lavender harvest season! Whether we enjoy the budded stems and calming fragrance on a garden stroll or in the vase, dried bundles, oils, or in sweet and savory cuisine, the timing matters. Harvesting for peak fragrance is best at a certain point in the season, bud development, and time of day. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines the best time to harvest lavender for maximum fragrance, and when to pick for that cool glass of lavender lemonade.
If you have a favorite rose, cuttings allow you to propagate the variety for more free plants. Though the rooting process is relatively straightforward, you may hit some snags along the way. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to see why your rose cuttings are dying and learn how to save them.
If you haven't experienced the magic of Disneyland roses, you're in for a special treat. This gorgeous cultivar befits a true princess. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses how to care for this beautiful rose in this article.
Superbena® are trailing, mounding, and cascading hybrid plants. Their versatility and variety make them excellent candidates for large containers, borders, and tree wells. Give them the care they need, and they’ll fill your garden with endless blooms from spring through fall.
While many gardeners choose petunias for their vibrant colors and prolific blooming, some varieties offer delightful fragrance too. Garden expert Madison Moulton reveals the 11 most fragrant petunia varieties that add both visual impact and sweet scent to your garden spaces.
Daffodils, in their trumpeted glory, usher in spring with a bright show. As the waves of gold, peach, and white fade to make way for warm-season blooms, it’s time to tuck them in for dormancy. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe reviews post-bloom cut-back for daffodils, where timing is the key in fostering next spring’s display.
Roses are resilient, productive flowering shrubs, ready to perform for years in the right growing environment. Beyond our control is the propensity of grafted roses to revert to their underlying rootstock. Gardening expert Katheine Rowe points to signs your rose is reverting, what to expect, and how to manage the internal horticultural conflict.
Love the look of petunias but want to try something different? These petunia look-alikes deliver similar visual impact with their own unique benefits. Garden expert Madison Moulton shares the best petunia alternatives that closely resemble these popular flowers but bring something new to your garden.
Budworms are pesky moth larvae that eat tobacco, hemp, and petunias! They’re most common in warm, southern states, though they can spread into colder regions. Follow this in-depth guide to identify, prevent, and treat budworm infestations.
Chickens need a varied diet to produce the healthiest eggs and keep their fine feathers looking healthy. Chicken mama Melissa Strauss has some plants you can grow for your birds to snack on.