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Fall brings us together for holidays, social functions, and celebrations. Now is the perfect time to get your garden looking beautiful and festive for the season. Join home gardener Melissa Strauss with some tips to take your space from summer fried to fall fabulous!
Powdery mildew is a common disease that can strike your garden in spring and summer. Roses are a common victim, especially when they are stressed due to lack of water or sunlight. Gardening expert Madison Moulton provides 10 tips you can use to treat powdery mildew on roses.
With thousands of hybrid roses available, you may wonder why it’s worth starting rose seeds in the first place. One main reason is they grow flowers of unique shapes, hues, and sizes that differ from existing varieties. Learn how to create your new rose seedling with these seven easy steps from seasoned grower
If you have a spot in your garden that’s begging for brightness, look no further than easy-to-care-for and cheerful carnations. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich to learn about 15 carnation varieties for your garden.
Is your rose a repeat-bloomer that isn’t showing fall buds or color? Cultural adjustments may remedy the situation. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explains the top causes for the lack of fall flowers, plus ways to promote the healthiest blooming specimens.
If you want to pack a lot of plants into a small space, check out intensive planting. Farmer Briana Yablonski will discuss the principles of this technique and introduce its advantages.
Ensure your precious mums stay snug all year with a repot! Chrysanthemums need repotting often since they hate getting rootbound. We’ll use compost, fresh soil, and a whole lot of love and care to keep your mums happy. Learn how to repot them with these nine easy steps from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
If you’re wondering if you can transplant your perennials in fall, the answer is often yes. Many perennials will handle an autumnal transplant just fine, emerging the next spring in their new spot like nothing happened. From spring-blooming bulbs to hardy hostas, there are plenty of plants that won’t mind the transition. Plant biologist Emily Estep lists 17 perennials you can transplant this fall.
Are you interested in connecting with nature in new and dynamic ways? Biophilic gardening could be just the design solution you're looking for. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss this practice and how to implement it in your space.
Fall is almost here, and with it, the reduced pressure of watering to beat the summer heat. But autumn is also prime time for adding new plantings, and some climates don't get enough rainfall to ensure proper root development. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores what to consider in fall watering sessions to establish thriving plants this season and beyond.
If you’re ready to reduce your lawn expanse or need to perk up bare areas where turf isn’t thriving, consider shade-loving alternatives. Robust, low-growing perennials happily infill shaded zones across varying conditions. From ultra-low groundcovers to durable uprights, these top performers enrich the garden with seasonal appeal and ecological services. Explore the breadth of shady lawn alternatives with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Stop the flop! Gardening expert Lindsay Miller shares a few easy fixes for those floppy perennials that just don’t seem to stand upright.