5 Pro Tips to Cut Down on Summer Weeds
Summer weeds seem to pop up out of nowhere! They take up space, steal nutrients from your plants, and spread pests. Use these five pro tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant, and cut down on your summer weeds.
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Why is My Coneflower Wilting?
Coneflowers are typically dependable and tough. When something causes them to wilt, it's surprising and a little troubling. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some possible reasons why your coneflower is wilting.
19 Container Plants That Deter Biting Insects
Biting insects are the last ones you want in your garden! These pesky critters target your soft skin when you least expect it. Instead of swatting them, try planting these 19 container plants around your yard. They’ll help you battle the biters so they stay far from the garden.
Should You Trim Brown and Damaged Hollyhock Leaves?
When it comes to biennials like hollyhocks, it can be hard to know when to prune. Aside from end-of-season maintenance, should you trim browned leaves? Experienced gardener Sarah Jay answers this question, and covers some of the nuance involved.
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.
What’s Eating My Heuchera (Coral Bells)? 5 Pests to Watch For
Coral bells brighten the understory and potted display with bold leaves and rich mottling. The durable native species and their cultivars suffer few pests, but they aren’t immune to damage from common garden offenders. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in which Heuchera pests to scout for this season.
What’s Eating My Zinnias? 7 Pests and How to Manage Them
Nobody dislikes zinnias, but many dislike the host of pests they bring to the garden. Follow along with master naturalist and experienced gardener Sarah Jay as she covers 7 common pests of zinnias and how to manage them.
Aphids on Lupines: 5 Management Tips
Are aphids attacking your lupine plants? Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some strategies for preventing and treating these pests.
How to Get Rid of Vine Weevils in the Garden
Vine weevils in numbers can do extensive damage to some of our favorite ornamentals. The widespread pests have robust appetites and reproduction, and elusive habits. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores ways to get rid of vine weevils, including prevention and biological controls.
Powdery Mildew On Lupine Foliage: What to Do
If you’re familiar with white leaves on your lupine, you know powdery mildew is one of their most common afflictions. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to prevent and treat the fungal problem to get the most ecological and ornamental value from the short-lived perennials.
Why is My Heuchera Dying? 5 Problems and Fixes
Coral bells are often carefree plants that thrive without much attention, but this isn’t always the case. Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn some common heuchera problems and how to fix them.
What’s Wrong With My Plumeria? 3 Common Growing Problems
Beautiful and floriferous, plumeria trees are easy to care for, and few issues affect these tropical plants. There are a few problems that can affect your tree, though, and when they do, you want to address them promptly. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to discuss what may be affecting your plumeria negatively.