Solid colored roses are stunning, but have you ever seen a striped rose? These striped and splashy beauties are everything we want in our gardens this summer! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to take a look at some of the most colorful and beautiful striped stunners around.
Rock gardens mimic natural landscapes, creating wild scenes that add charm to home yards. They’re perfect for sunny, open sites with ample drainage and airflow. Consider these nine mistakes during the planning, designing, and managing of your rock garden, and you’ll avoid heartaches during the growing season.
Native plants, in general, are some of the most low-maintenance plants you can grow in your garden. Uniquely adapted to your region, they require minimal care and are beneficial for native wildlife. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to discuss some wonderful species you can add to your landscape this season.
As temperatures rise and heatwaves grow more common, drought-tolerant spaces, such as rock gardens, are becoming increasingly important. They use natural-style designs to encourage resilient and hardy plants. Although these gardens are alluring, not all plants thrive in them. Consider leaving these seven plants at the store instead of growing them in your rock garden.
Rock gardens are a dynamic study in contrasts, with cold surfaces softened by surrounding plants. The heightened visual interest and creative approach to challenging sites offers multiple rewards, from all-season appeal to waterwise techniques. Shade rock gardens make the plant selection all the more important. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines options for shady situations to thrive with a rocky base.
June is the month for LGBTQ+ Pride! No matter how you identify or who you love, Pride is a month to celebrate your life, your lovers, and your resilience in the face of challenges. Show the world you’re not afraid to be who you are with these seven rainbow designs, from gay gardener Jerad Bryant.
By planting miniature pumpkins in spring and early summer, we can enjoy the long-maturing treats by fall. Both ornamental and edible, the captivating squashes delight to no end as diminutive versions of the classic seasonal favorites. In a range of colors and shapes, the perfectly proportioned minis bring big joy in a small form.
The highly ornamental evergreen Pieris offers sweet lily-of-the-valley blooms and dynamic foliage. Bringing textural and colorful interest, gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits of this broadleaf shrub.
Petunias are favorite bedding and container annuals for their long, bloom-filled stems. While usually problem-free, they aren’t immune to the woes of common diseases, some recoverable and some serious. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in a look at common diseases for petunias, as well as how to treat and prevent them.
By cutting back iris leaves and flower stalks after they finish blooming, you set up next spring’s flowers for even more vigor. Follow along as master naturalist and experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks through the steps for how to cut back irises after blooming.
For a nonstop summer bloom supply in an easy-going package, look to Cuphea ‘Vermillionaire.’ The award-winner brings continual firecracker blooms and sweet nectar through frost to the delight of pollinators. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the long-blooming hybrid that requires little gardener intervention to perform all season.
If you haven't experienced the magic of Disneyland roses, you're in for a special treat. This gorgeous cultivar befits a true princess. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses how to care for this beautiful rose in this article.