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.
Stop the flop! Gardening expert Lindsay Miller shares a few easy fixes for those floppy perennials that just don’t seem to stand upright.
Feed the birds this winter without buying a single bag of birdseed! Gardener and biologist Lindsay Miller shares what perennials pack the most punch in terms of supporting birds through the winter.
You’ve got a garden and fall is fast approaching. Are you ready to get started on your fall gardening tasks? Mulching is one of the things that should be on your to-do list and Dr. Liessa Bowen is here to walk you through some of the reasons why.
Summers end invites rain, frost, and cool weather that zaps the life out of tender annuals. Your blooming garden may look brown, dreary, and dead this fall—but should you pull out those dying plants, leave them be, or chop them to the ground? Discover what you can do alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Just because fall is here, it doesn’t mean you have to put your garden on pause. Farmer Briana Yablonski will share some season extension techniques that allow you to extend your gardening season well into the cool, dark months.
If you’d love to get your kids, or the kids in your life, out in the garden, there are so many great ways to encourage them. Gardener and mom of three Melissa Strauss shares some things her kids enjoy doing in the garden.
Your pumpkins may look ripe and ready to harvest, but should you pick them just yet? Leaving your vegetables on their vines has surprising benefits, like boosting flavor and making storage easier. Learn how long you can leave your ripening pumpkins in the field alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Planting a pollinator garden with kids is a delightful way to introduce them to the wonders of nature and the crucial role that birds, bats, butterflies, moths, and bees play in our ecosystem. Lindsay Miller, gardening expert and mom, shares her best advice for planting a pollinator garden with kids.
It’s fall, and your lawn needs some love! Give it the care it needs with these seven techniques. Some involve the things you already have in your garden, while others require some tools. Join longtime landscaper Jerad Bryant in discovering the easiest ways to keep your grass green, alive, and strong.
Fall is crunch time for many pollinators, a time to stock up or fatten up for winter. Many flowers are still blooming to help them get the job done. Join beekeeper Melissa Strauss in discovering what flowers you can plant to keep the bees and butterflies busy.
Fall is a time for refreshing the garden as the cool season begins. But use a light hand—an overabundance of maintenance this time of year detracts from the diverse ecological foundation you’ve created. Autumn naturally provides a wealth of resources to utilize for the good of the future garden and to see it through winter. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in the merits of well-founded (well-deserved) less fall cleanup.