Perennials are the garden foundation that we depend on to return every year. But what if your precious perennials didn't come back this year? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores some potential reasons why your dependable plants might not be so dependable after all.
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.
‘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.
Direct sowing zinnia seeds is one of the easiest ways to ensure vibrant rounds of color in the summer landscape. The reliable annuals become fast favorites for beginners and tried-and-true staples for experienced gardeners. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe reviews the lax way to direct sow zinnias for high returns.
As pollinators emerge this spring, it’s time to boost their resources with milkweed. A must-have in the pollinator garden, native species suited to our regions become valuable perennials. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to plant milkweed now for a thriving future colony.
If you're looking for beautiful, fast-blooming sunflowers with long, strong stems, ProCut is the way to go. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to check out some beautiful options available for your flower beds.
If you’re seeking a hardy and cheerful bloom to add color and texture to your garden, gomphrena is a top pick. Flower farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to grow and care for this unique annual.
Reliable annuals do the heavy lifting for an instant boost to refresh the landscape. With extended flowering, they offer months of continuous color. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring durable annuals that shine in the border with easy care, whether in a mass or complementing a blended display.
April is a great time for planting flowering annuals. If you want to get the longest bloom time possible, it's important to choose the right plants. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some of the longest-blooming annuals you can add to your space.
Agertum’s easy-going nature and unique blooms make it an excellent addition to cut flower gardens, flower boxes, and planters. If you want to grow it at home, join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn planting and care tips.
One of the best ways to turn over a new leaf in the landscape is with an annual color reboot. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some color palette refreshers that you can achieve with the addition of flowering annuals.
If you’re looking to grow gorgeous and ethereal flowers this season, look no further than love-in-a-mist (nigella) flowers. These incredible showstoppers will add a touch of elegance to your garden. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers how to plant, grow, and care for these majestic flowers.