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.
Perennials that flourish in the sun-drenched garden rely on full exposure for the best growth and flowering. The best ones perform across garden styles with easy care, needing few extra resources to provide their ornamental and ecological rewards. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores top perennials to withstand what summer brings their way with a continual show.
Coral bells, or heucheras, are colorful, mounding perennials with bell-like blooms. Though they’re generally pretty tough, they sometimes face issues because of pests, diseases, or a poor growing site. Correct the problems with these seven easy steps, courtesy of heuchera grower Jerad Bryant.
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.
If you're looking for a pretty, low-maintenance flowering plant that's great for feeding pollinators, check out Cerinthe. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to learn how to plant and grow this lovely plant.