Sago palms are a striking tropical with a rosette of fronded leaves. In the garden or as a houseplant, they make a long-lasting feature. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to incorporate the handsome and historic specimen into your collection.
Palm trees add tropical energy to your space, and potting them makes them great for anyone, including those living in cold climates. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss talks about how and when to fertilize them to keep those vacation vibes strong.
Palm trees are easy to care for and add beautiful, tropical vibes to the garden landscape. Most of them aren't built for freezing weather, but there are a few that will reasonably withstand the cold. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss discusses some of the most cold-tolerant palms you can plant in your yard.
Crocosmia bursts into flower in summer with fiery bloom spikes that add visual interest and draw pollinators. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the zest and carefree nature of the bulbous perennials.
Even if you live in cold places, you’ll be able to enjoy wildflowers. From colorful poppies to lupines, there are a lot of fantastic options you can plant in the snow. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you wildflowers you can grow from seed in January.
Winter containers highlight the season in color and texture. In southern gardens, refreshing containers take many of us into early spring. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe for late winter inspiration for easy potted combinations.
If you’ve heard the snap and crack during a winter weather event, you’ve experienced the dread of a fallen limb or, worse, an entire tree. Garden expert Katherine Rowe looks at the best care for trees after a heavy snowfall to prevent further damage.
Underneath a rose’s outward beauty is a durable and hardy core, but certain conditions at planting set the best foundation for those gorgeous blooms. This includes minimizing winter extremes. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in when to plant roses in late winter, depending on your climate.
Many orchids are tropical plants that need special care during the cooler months. Depending on the species, you may need to switch things up if you want to see them flower. Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss offers some tips on caring for your tropical beauties during the cooler months.
Don't let the January cold get you down. Even though it's chilly outside, you can kick off your flower garden by starting seeds indoors. Here are some of our favorites that you can get growing now!
Late winter is ideal for seed sourcing, with our sights on a florific warm season. With easy-to-sow and grow selections, the blooms abound without intensive seedling management or the need for extensive seed-starting supplies. Explore easy flowers to grow from seed with garden expert Katherine Rowe to kick off spring in bloom.
It's time to start planning and planting your flowers for the coming year! If you need some inspiration, we would love to share some of our favorites for 2025. Read on to see what cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss is growing in her flower patch this year.