Corn is one of the tastiest crops of the summer, and it can be beautiful as well. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to explore some stunning varieties of ornamental corn perfect for decorating this fall.
A four-season garden brims with visual interest and ecological benefits year-round. A diversity of species brings attributes of varying fruits, flowers, and foliage throughout the year. Some selections play the role of all-season performers. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights plants that bring unique qualities in all seasons for reliable garden appeal.
Fall is the best time for planting spring-blooming bulbs. While tulips and daffodils are the most well-known of these, there are many others you can plant right now. Take a look at some stunning flowers you can plant in the fall for beautiful spring blooms.
Hostas enchant with bold foliage and mannerly habits punctuated with summer bloom spikes. Widely accommodating across garden styles, they fill in partially shaded borders and beds with classic appeal. To mirror their merits in garden areas outside their preferences or to complement the composition, hosta lookalikes bring their own perennial appeal.
As our roses slow their active growth heading into the cool season, a little prep now helps them glide into winter dormancy as healthy, stress-free shrubs. Resilient specimens store energy to survive their winter rest and emerge for strong growth and flowering. Explore end-of-season care and treatment of roses now for a sturdy foundation over the winter.
Resembling small peanuts nestled in the ground, the peanut cactus stuns onlookers with its cylindrical stems and tiny spines. Bright flowers adorn the stems in the summer, making this plant superb for rock gardens and containers. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for the peanut cactus alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Fall is quickly approaching, and your trees could use a bit of attention before they enter dormancy. Check in with gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tips on evaluating the health of your trees before winter.
If you want a spring garden full of flowers, fall is the ideal time to get started. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for a guide to planting now so you'll have an extra floriferous spring garden.
It’s not too late for colorful flowers! Now is a great time to sow frost-tolerant annuals. Fill the late-season garden with color, and set your spring yard up for success. Choose from one of these 11 hardy annual flowers you can plant in September from expert gardener Jerad Bryant.
Sweetbox is a handsome evergreen addition to shady garden sites. With shiny leaves and gently arching stems, it brings all-season interest. Fragrant winter blooms heighten the appeal. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits of the effortless broadleaf shrub.
Summer heat and dry weather are harsh on lawns. They cause brown foliage, bare spots, and weed growth. Don’t worry—fall is the perfect season for renovation. Get the lawn looking good before the winter season arrives.
A window box planter adds beauty, charm, and versatility in a way that few garden features can. Taking one from summer to fall can mean beautiful plants all the way into the winter months. Here are some stunning combinations for your window boxes this fall.