The 13 Best Flowers for Pressing
Pressing flowers is a beautiful and simple way to preserve your garden and capture the shapes and colors of the season. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some of the best blooms in your yard for pressing.
The Perfect Potting Mix Recipe for a Blooming Christmas Cactus
Christmas cacti erupt into bloom around the holidays. Though they have the word “cactus” in their name, they need care similar to orchids and air plants rather than cacti. Grow them in a good potting mix to encourage as many blooms as possible. Christmas cactus grower Jerad Bryant shares the perfect recipe for success.
13 Beautiful Shrubs You Can Plant in November
It’s not too late to plant shrubs in November. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some shrubs you can get in the ground in late fall.
How to Wrap Trees and Shrubs for Winter Protection
Wrapping your trees and shrubs can do a lot to protect and preserve them for winter. With a little planning ahead, your garden will survive the winter and come back better than ever in the spring. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to do it right.
The Best Soil for Pine Cone Ginger Plants
Pine cone ginger is one of the most popular species of this spicy tuberous perennial. Like all plants, it has preferences when it comes to its environment. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss what type of soil is best for your plant.
How to Tell If Your Hydrangeas Bloom on Old Wood (Before You Cut)
Understanding the blooming habit of your hydrangea is vital to pruning and flowering success. Prune at the wrong time, and you'll miss out on a lot of flowers! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to determine whether your hydrangea blooms on old wood, and what that means in terms of pruning.
15 Pretty Flower Bulbs You Can Plant in November
November is the prime time to get our favorite spring and summer-flowering bulbs in the ground. Easy to plant and grow, winnowing down the selection may be the biggest challenge! For a long flowering season that kicks off in late winter, we’ve got showy performers in form, color, and fragrance to grace the display as temperatures warm.
Prune Your Roses Before Frost Hits: How to Prevent Winter Kill
With cold temperatures approaching, roses benefit from light preventative pruning to protect against winter kill. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines which roses to prune, and how, for the best resiliency come spring.
How to Fertilize Your Christmas Cactus with Coffee Grounds
Christmas cacti are colorful, festive succulents that always look their best for the holidays. Easy to care for, with a surprisingly showy blooming habit, these are a houseplant favorite. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn how you can recycle your coffee grounds as fertilizer for your Christmas Cactus.
How to Make Sure Your Thanksgiving Cactus Blooms in Time for the Holiday
Thanksgiving cactus is a highlight of the autumnal display with bright, billowy blooms. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to support the tropical succulents for the best budding and flowering right in time with the Thanksgiving festivities.
How to Save Zinnia Seeds for Next Year (It’s Easier Than You Think)
Saving zinnia seeds means you never have to buy them again! Save seeds from your favorite varieties to grow them each year. The process is simple, and any gardener can do it regardless of their experience level. Learn how to save zinnia seeds for next year alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
12 Deciduous Hedge Trees That Look Amazing in Fall
Hedge trees go beyond mere hedges to create shelter, privacy, and beauty in the garden. This traditional landscape choice melds historical charm with modern, naturalistic architecture. Here are some of our favorite deciduous hedge trees that look amazing in the fall.