Using dahlias in the front of the border is visually striking and dramatic. It's important to choose the right varieties for their height in order to make the most of this prime garden location. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss will explore some beautiful options for your dahlia border.
Clematises climb arbors and walls, decorating them with open, starry blooms. These deciduous vines blend in with other plants and add charm wherever they grow. Though they’re often high-maintenance, these 11 clematis varieties are easy to grow. They’re perfect for beginners!
Clematis is a long-lived beauty with high color and diverse flower forms, from spilling clusters to large-flowered focal points. With a few key requirements in care and siting, the beloved flowering vines bring a big show with relatively easy care. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the best placement for clematis to plant them for longevity.
Annuals bring instant, sweeping color as they quickly develop in their prime growing season. Those that thrive in shade serve to brighten garden corners, and easy-to-grow selections do it in nearly effortless style. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the top easy annual shade flowers for all degrees of low-light situations.
Looking for sun-loving annual flowers to tuck into the garden? Look no further. This list rounds up the 41 best annuals for home gardens. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to discover native plants, wildflowers, and stunning exotic species for your yard.
Dahlias are total show-offs in the garden, and they're even more floriferous with the proper fertilizing routine. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for tips on feeding those dahlias for the biggest, boldest blooms of the year!
Dahlias bloom spectacularly, and when they don't, it's a major disappointment. There are several reasons why your plants may be underperforming. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about why those blooms aren't booming this summer.
Overgrown dahlia plants can become problematic in the garden. If not properly managed, it can lead to issues like weak stems, fewer blooms, or even disease. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss offers some tips on controlling the size of your plants for optimal health and blooming potential.
Whether to leave your bulbs belowground or unbury them depends on a few factors. Before digging, think of these seven considerations first. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant and learn how to best take care of your hardy or tender bulbs.
If you want to enjoy the hydrangea’s large flowers throughout the summer, plant a reblooming hydrangea. Briana Yablonski will share how to plant and care for these repeat bloomers so you can enjoy these unique flowers all summer long.
Rock gardens offer dynamic solutions to challenging sites, and balanced plantings bring layers of visual appeal. The rockery calls for specimens with specific attributes to achieve the aesthetic and underlying ecosystem functions. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines indestructible plants (or nearly so) for the rock garden for seasons of minimal maintenance and resource needs.
If you made it all the way through the years it took to grow fruit only to have birds devour your harvest, you’re not alone. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay has the low down on ways to protect your fruit trees and shrubs from birds.