Ornamental Gardens

Learn how to cultivate beautiful ornamental gardens and how to troubleshoot common pests, diseases, and growing problems!

A gardener’s hand in a pink glove holds an iris rhizome with long thin roots and green leafy shoots above a box filled with rhizomes ready for planting.

Flowers

When to Plant Bearded Iris Rhizomes

Bearded irises are a captivating addition to the late spring garden. With their fancy petals and striking colors, these easy-care perennials really pull their own weight. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss answers the question of planting time, so your irises will get off to the strongest start.

Close-up of a man’s hand scattering small green grass seeds over bare soil spots on a lawn.

Ornamental Gardens

How To Plant Grass Seed in Your Lawn’s Bare Spots: 5 Easy Steps

Grass seed grows quickly and offers an easy landscape fix to those bare spots that crop up by late summer. With a bit of basic site prep, the seeding process is easy. Depending on your climate, late summer and early fall are prime for the lawn refresh. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in how to infill grassy areas easily for a lush lawn..

A close-up and base-angle shot of slender blades and cones of a pinus sapling, showcasing why pine trees are turning brown

Trees

Pine Trees Turning Brown: Causes and Solutions

Pine trees take on browning leaves at times, and knowing the reason for their browning is important. Follow along as experienced gardener and master naturalist Sarah Jay discusses the reasons your pines are turning brown.

Persimmon tree with glossy green leaves and ripening orange fruits, a tree that needs extra water in summer.

Trees

11 Trees That Need Extra Water in Late Summer

Late summer droughts spell trouble for fruit and nut trees! Their roots dry quickly, leading to fruit drop and poor yields. These 11 species need extra water near the end of the growing season. Join expert grower Jerad Bryant to discover which of your trees needs special care this season.

A close-up shot of a vine, with vibrant lilac colored flower clusters that is drooping down an archway, showcasing how to train wisteria

Vines

How to Train Wisteria Vines

Wisteria vines are gorgeous, but they grow quite large over time and need special attention when it comes to taming them. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss goes over the basics of training that beautiful, blooming vine.