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Flowers

How to Grow Irises From Seed in 5 Simple Steps

Growing irises from seed is a rewarding but often overlooked gardening project. While it takes patience, the process is surprisingly simple and allows you to create unique iris varieties for your garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the straightforward process in this beginner-friendly guide.

Close-up of eggplant vegetables producing large oval fruits with smooth, glossy, dark purple skin growing on strong stems among green foliage, sown directly in May.

Vegetables

11 Vegetable Seeds You Can Direct Sow in May

May brings sweeping warmth across much of the Northern Hemisphere, which means prime time for direct sowing heat-loving vegetables. The streamline method suits a variety of warm-season crops and couldn’t be easier. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights vegetables to direct sow in May based on their growing preference and your growing zone.

A composition of several growing, yellow colored dwarf plants, showcasing what to direct sow flowers May

Flowers

11 Flowers to Direct Sow in May

May brings warming temperatures and frost-free nights for most growing zones, which means it’s full-throttle warm-season planting time. The easiest and most budget-friendly way to achieve a diversity of blooms is to direct sow seeds this month. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores flower seeds to plant in May for a long season of colorful returns.

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Gardening Tips

15 Garden Plants You Almost Never Need to Water

As dry weather becomes more frequent and longer-lasting each summer, growing drought-tolerant plants is crucial in creating a durable, reliable, and low-maintenance garden. Try one of these garden plants that rarely need water; seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 15 of the best ones below.

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Fertilizer

13 Vegetable Garden Fertilization Tips for Spring

Are you getting your ultimate spring garden started this year? If so, it’s time to give them all the energy they need to flourish through the growing season. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers the best vegetable garden fertilization tips for spring.

Slender green immature pods hang from upright Vigna unguiculata stems with narrow green leaves.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Green Beans

Chefs rejoice at the sight of fresh, homegrown green beans. They’re more nutritious and delicious than their grocery store counterparts. Fill a bed with bean plants and you’ll have beans for the rest of the year! Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in learning how to cultivate these easy-growing crops.

Vibrant pink azalea flowers bloom in zone 5, featuring clusters on a compact shrub, with glossy dark green leaves and slender stems.

Shrubs

When Do Azaleas Bloom? What to Expect in Your Zone

Azaleas are lovely landscape shrubs, especially when they bloom. Flowering time can vary between different climate areas and also depends on pruning. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to find out when you can expect those beautiful blooms in your zone.

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Gardening Inspiration

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Jeana’ Garden Phlox

‘Jeana’ is the total package when it comes to perennials. This native cultivar has highly ornamental blooms that support pollinators and flowers for months. Superior disease resistance makes it a standout among more finicky varieties in the species. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores a new one to love among old garden favorites, ‘Jeana’ garden phlox.