Birds get a bad rap in the garden. The truth is, they’re a crucial part of a healthy ecosystem! They eat pests, plant seeds, and manage debris. Don’t forget them this fall, and consider these 10 dos and don’ts at the end of the growing season.
Spring is the time we typically associate with gardening. With its bounty of flowers and fruits, it's not hard to understand why. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains why September, the early fall, is actually the ideal time for significant gardening.
Converting annual beds to cover crops helps protect the soil and enrich it for spring plantings. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to flip beds from annual flowers or veggies to a lush cover crop.
Don’t just plant seeds once and forget them. Succession plant, instead! Succession planting, or repeat planting, helps growers get multiple harvests from the garden. Take advantage of the seasons by growing as many crops as possible before the first frost in the fall.
When plants bloom in summer, giving them a little trim after the flowers fade can give you another show in fall. Follow along as experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers 11 summer bloomers that should be cut back in September.
If you’re ready to expand the garden collection and restore vigor to existing perennials, early fall is the right time for many of our top performers. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines what, when, and how to divide perennials in fall for the best returns.
Autumn is a special time for the garden. Leaves change colors, fruit ripens, and cool temperatures arrive. This transitional season is ideal for cleaning up the yard and getting it ready for what’s to come. Learn what to do this month alongside Pacific Northwest gardener Jerad Bryant.
Planting annual seeds in late summer is a great way to extend the season or get a head start on next spring. What you should plant depends on your climate. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to find out what seeds we're starting now!
By late summer, our star performers have expended a lot of energy growing, blooming, and producing, and may look a bit weary. Coupled with fluctuating weather like high heat and dry spells, the garden benefits from a refresh. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores easy selections to plant now to revive the late-season garden.
Sprinklers are an easy way to water plants, but they’re not the proper method for everything. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about plants that hate overhead watering.
The garden is fading as August arrives. Summer blooming plants are finishing their colorful show, and spring blooming plants are preparing for the coming winter. Never prune off forming flower buds! Avoid making cuts to these 11 plants during August to protect future blooms.
Seasonal allergies can be a real bear with certain plants in the garden. It might surprise you to find out which plants are the biggest culprits of those allergy attacks. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains which types of plants you should avoid having in the garden if you're an allergy sufferer.