Looking for an orange iris variety to zest up the yard? Hoping to install a few garden stars that’ll set a sunny tone? With 300 species and thousands of cultivars, there are plenty of orange iris varieties to choose from. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros profiles 11 of her favorites, offering growing tips and maintenance requirements for each.
Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is popular among hydrangea growers for its supposed benefits, from boosting flowering to deterring pests. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the science behind these claims and whether Epsom salt is good or bad for hydrangeas.
Are you building a tropical oasis or looking for the perfect tropical flowering houseplant to add to your collection? Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite tropical flowering plants, perfect for the home or garden.
Baking soda is often recommended for hydrangeas for a range of uses, from changing flower color to disease control. But not all these recommendations have the science to back them up. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses whether baking soda is good or bad for your hydrangeas.
Interested in growing some bicolor iris this year but not sure if it’s the right plant for you? Wondering what kind of iris you can grow in your southern garden? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros offers 9 reasons why you might want to give this lesser-known, warm-climate iris a closer look.
Thinking about adding sea holly to your gardens this year? These sun-loving perennials produce stunning purplish-blue flowers that can fill your most hard-to-plant areas. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares all you need to know about growing and caring for sea holly.
You have probably seen trumpet vines. They are big and bold with large, showy, deep-orange trumpet-shaped flowers. Are you interested in growing a trumpet vine in your home garden? In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these hefty vines.
Hydrangeas are not difficult plants to grow if you choose the right variety for your garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses 13 easy-to-grow hydrangeas that will manage neglect well, ideal for beginners.
The adorable Zebra Plant is a must-have for succulent lovers and a great plant for beginners to grow indoors or out. In this guide, we’ll look at all aspects of rare Haworthiopsis fasciata care, from planting to propagating.
The beauty bush is aptly named for its beautiful pink flowers that bloom in the spring and its peeling bark. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon shows you how to grow and care for this gorgeous shrub in your garden.
A remarkably versatile succulent, Portulaca grandiflora is a gardener’s dream. It can have many different uses, and thrives in a number of different climates. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains why you should grow this plant in your garden and how you can get it right.
Are you looking for some host plants that will welcome butterflies into your garden this season? There are many different options to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. Check out these amazing options, with names and pictures of each!