It’s rose-planting season, and once we get the new beauties in the ground, establishing them with the right growing conditions sets the foundation for healthy growth. Garden expert Katherine Rowe shows how to water newly planted roses for the best start.
Heirloom plants have beautiful historical value and stand up well to what nature throws their way. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares a variety of seeds that you can sow this March for flowers all summer.
Flowers add color, structure, and charm to gardens. They’re pollinator magnets, luring bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the site. A flowerless garden is a boring one! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares these 17 flowering plants that are perfect for starting in March.
Are you starting your dream garden in the coldest regions of the U.S.? Adding perennials will make it look full and vibrant. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers the best zone 2 perennials to grow this year.
Dahlias are some of the most spectacular flowers in the garden. You can grow them from seeds or tubers. But which one is best? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at the pros and cons of growing these beauties both ways.
Whether you’re growing seedlings, houseplants, or a container garden, you don’t want to see plant roots poking out of pots! If you do, there are some simple solutions to fix the problem. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares what to do if you see roots sticking out of containers.
Summer bulbs, including begonias and dahlias, bring fantastic color and fragrances to your garden. Plant them after the last frost in March to get an early start. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers the best summer bulbs in March.
Cosmos, with their cheery, easy style, bring a naturalized aesthetic in rich shades from bold to bright to pastel. In nearly effortless sweeps of color, they delight from summer til frost. Pollinators enjoy their sweet rewards while we bask in their colorful displays. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores unique cosmos colors from cultivars of the native wildflower species.
USDA zones 1 and 2 represent the coldest climates with the lowest temperatures. Yet, there are plant communities that thrive with adaptations to withstand frigid winters. From evergreens to deciduous shrubs, including those that flower and fruit, we’ve got rugged, ornamental options. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores shrubs to try in zone 1 and 2 gardens for durable landscape performance with multi-season appeal.
Do you want to grow quirky and lesser-known succulents in your garden this year? Pickle plants may be the perfect fit. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for pickle plants.
In the early spring garden, tulips shine alongside the daffodils and the hyacinths. Among the many types, parrot tulips stand out as the most showy and spectacular. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing these striking spring bloomers.
Dahlias charm in summer with diverse flower forms in a spectrum of eye-catching colors. Starting the beloved bloomers from seed lets us grow them in numbers and creates an opportunity for surprise as bees craft new selections. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow dahlias from seed for bright surprises in the garden and the vase.