Ensure your precious mums stay snug all year with a repot! Chrysanthemums need repotting often since they hate getting rootbound. We’ll use compost, fresh soil, and a whole lot of love and care to keep your mums happy. Learn how to repot them with these nine easy steps from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
If you’re wondering if you can transplant your perennials in fall, the answer is often yes. Many perennials will handle an autumnal transplant just fine, emerging the next spring in their new spot like nothing happened. From spring-blooming bulbs to hardy hostas, there are plenty of plants that won’t mind the transition. Plant biologist Emily Estep lists 17 perennials you can transplant this fall.
Are you looking for an evergreen tree or shrub that’ll prosper on your property despite the fact that it barely sees any sunlight? Colorful azaleas, dark green hollies, and hedge boxwoods are just a few of your many options. Plant biologist Emily Estep will name and explain 21 different evergreen trees and shrubs that thrive in shade, offering year-round color despite your lack of light.
Drought-tolerant trees are exquisite landscape additions no matter where you live. Some appreciate winter moisture, while others are drought-tolerant year-round. Take a tour of the world and discover 27 of the most drought-tolerant trees you can plant today. Join nursery tree specialist Jerad Bryant as we identify the best ones for your yard.
Virginia bluebells are a sweet welcome to spring and a graceful jewel of the shade garden. A North American native wildflower, this fleeting ephemeral provides a big show and pollinator resources in its short growing season. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the beauty, surprise, and carefree qualities of this favorite perennial.
Hydrangeas, the blooming glories of the summer garden, are durable, reliable performers in the right growing spot. If yours isn’t as bloom-worthy as it could be, is outgrowing its space, or exhibiting other signs of stress, it may be time to move to a better location. Explore the signs of when to transplant hydrangeas with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Lavender is a perennial herb that benefits from annual or twice-annual haircuts. In this article, garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains when and how to cut back lavender for the most abundant flowers and an attractive shape.
Roses are so beautiful; it's no wonder breeders have worked endlessly to produce repeat-blooming cultivars. These roses, and some antique ones as well, don't just shine in the spring garden. With a little attention, they can be stars in the fall. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some stunning repeat bloomers to share.
Move over hosta, and make way for 11 other hardy, shade-loving plants with fantastic foliage. Gardening expert Lindsay Miller shares a list of alternatives to hostas.
Roses grace the garden for many years, even if their initial planting site warrants revisiting. As conditions change and plants mature, it’s sometimes necessary to relocate roses to improve their health or the overall garden experience. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore the signs to look for when assessing a move to ensure healthy roses across the seasons.
What better way to add long-lasting beauty to your landscape than to plant a shrub? Shrubs are incredibly versatile, diverse, and easy to grow. Take a guided tour with gardening expert Liessa Bowen and learn more about 19 sensational shrubs you can plant this fall.
Fall is the perfect time to plant new hydrangeas. But with so many varieties available, choosing which ones to plant can be difficult. Gardener Briana Yablonski will share some unique hydrangea varieties to brighten your garden.