Dianthus, or pinks, are lovely, fragrant flowers that create color and add charm to any garden space. They're easy to care for and have edible flowers as well! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about growing these sweet flowering plants in your garden.
Sedges are like grasses, though they’re slightly different! The Pennsylvania sedge is a superb species that’s drought-tolerant, frost-hardy, and easy to care for. Whether you’re planting a native plant garden, a border, or a lawn, this grass-like plant is perfect for your home garden.
Petunias are typically considered sun-loving plants, but with the right techniques, you can grow these versatile flowers in shadier spots. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares 5 essential tips for coaxing spectacular blooms from petunias planted in less-than-ideal light conditions.
Potted shrubs make a lasting impression with sizeable presence and seasons of dynamic color, form, and foliage. A low-maintenance selection in the right spot means less frequent gardener intervention. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines easy-care shrubs ready for container culture, whether short-term or for the long haul.
Ornamental grasses add beautiful texture to the garden and make attractive borders for paths and beds. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some low-growing varieties that will create perfect borders.
Rose hips are the ripe red and orange fruits that appear after the blooms fade. They contain seeds that sprout into rose seedlings, but are they okay to leave on your bush? The answer may surprise you!
Roses make good partners to a host of plants, but those with an aggressive spread, extensive roots, or the same pest and disease propensities make less appealing pairings. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring plants not to grow with roses for the best health, vigor, and flowering.
If you live in the Midwest and are building your pollinator selections, your options are numerous. A diverse selection, including early and late season bloom times, ensures a steady supply of nectar and pollen resources. Many natives also offer nesting sites, as well as serving as host plants for the next generations. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores exceptional natives to incorporate into Midwest pollinator gardens for a well-rounded habitat.
To energize the garden with the sauntering buzz of bumblebees, choose their favorite flowering shrubs. With a long bloom time, including those that bloom in transitional seasons, shrubs provide a lasting resource to support the pollinators. Garden expert Katheirne Rowe highlights flowering shrubs that beckon to the bumblebees.
Nothing brings spring indoors like freshly cut lilacs with their intoxicating fragrance and delicate blooms. But these notoriously short-lived flowers often wilt within a day or two of cutting. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares 10 essential techniques to extend the vase life of your lilac arrangements.
Dressing up the garden for Memorial Day can be a beautiful tribute to those who dedicated their lives to our country. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some traditional flowers to plant for the holiday, and the reasons why these flowers show up for the occasion.
If you love sunflowers, but lament their short lifespan, you'll love 'Tuscan Sun' Heliopsis. This sweet and sunny perennial brings happiness and cheer to the summer garden. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss goes over the planting and care of your perennial sunflowers.