It isn’t always easy to match gerbera daisies’ ideal cultural conditions, but growing them in pots grants us the flexibility to control certain conditions. The right temperature, moisture, soil type, and sun exposure become more achievable with the portability of containers. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to provide the best potted environment for the delightful, bouncy blooms.
Fuchsias fill summer gardens with their hanging blooms and lush, green leaves. They’re perfect for hanging baskets, pots, planters, and containers. Learn how to give your fuchsias the best care with these five expert growing tips.
Zinnias are a wonderful way to add quick and bold color to your summer garden. 'California Giants' do it in grand style. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss growing and caring for your zinnias.
Trailing fuchsia brings a touch of the exotic to enliven our shady garden areas. In hanging baskets, top performers and award winners draw the attention of garden visitors, including pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights outstanding trailing varieties for hanging baskets this season.
Fuchsias are abundant in summer. You’ll see them cascading over hanging baskets, filling raised beds, and decorating front porches. These shade lovers excel in home gardens, and some overwinter in mild regions! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for fuchsias alongside fuchsia lover Jerad Bryant.
Zinnias are famous for their variety! Some of the best ones are the extra-large bloomers. If you’re looking for a gorgeous zinnia, start with one of these seven extra-large blooming cultivars.
Cactus zinnias are large, colorful, and easy to grow! These flamboyant flowers make an excellent addition to the cutting garden and flower beds. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing and caring for these exciting, long-blooming plants.
Zinnias, with their sturdy flowers and long vase life, are an excellent addition to the cutting garden. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on when and how to cut zinnias for beautiful bouquets.
Desert zinnias are a wonderful species, and unlike their more popular cousin, they are perennials in many regions. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing these drought-tolerant, low-maintenance flowers this summer.
Tough and tender zinnias are an easy way to add a pop of color to any garden bed. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips on maximizing the blooming power of your zinnias this summer.
Lupines bring waves of captivating, easy color to the spring and summer garden. With simple and strategic cutback, we can foster more blooms, control seeding, and prep for winter. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to trim lupines to get the best of the short-lived perennials.
Coneflowers are a beautiful addition to the garden and are excellent for attracting wildlife. Add some PowWow 'Wild Berry' coneflowers to your garden for an extra bright pop of purple that lasts all summer! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss goes over how to grow and care for this fun hybrid.