Garden transition zones often call for plants that span sunny and shady conditions. Short of full sun to deep shade, options abound to bridge areas with varying exposures. Certain species and varieties fit sun and shade circumstances depending on your growing area and climate (including sun and heat intensity). Explore plant selections to bridge light conditions with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Depending on the tone, pink foliage has the power to calm and unify or ignite and enliven the planting display. From chaotic magenta brushes to light blush tinges, pink leaves create striking visual interest among other leafy greens and flowering specimens. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring garden plants in the prettiest of pinks.
Are you interested in creating vibrant yellow natural dyes? Then consider growing weld! Farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to plant and care for this flowering plant.
Whether you want to encourage healthy bee populations or just simply love watching the butterflies, you’ll want to plant an array of showy plants that feed these fragile pollinators. These plants can add color and texture to your garden. Plant biologist Emily Estep walks you through a list of bold, flowering plants that bees and butterflies adore.
Do you have an American beech tree on your land that you’d like to preserve and maintain for many years to come? Perhaps you’re thinking about transplanting a young, container-grown American beech somewhere near your home? These U.S. natives can become massive, living for hundreds of years if healthy. Plant biologist Emily Estep will tell you everything you need to know about the great American beech.
Unsure what to plant in your clay soil? You could spend a lot of time aerating and amending the earth, or you could just choose species that naturally thrive in clay. Better yet, there are lots of native species for you to choose from that won’t compete with the local ecosystem. Plant biologist Emily Estep lists 23 native plants for clay soils that you can grow.
Bring some beautiful tropical foliage indoors, or find it a cozy spot in your shade garden. Caladiums provide great color and beauty and thrive in lower light conditions making them excellent houseplants. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss in looking at some stunning varieties of this versatile plant.
You don’t have to choose between long-lasting plants and beautiful bouquets—many perennials produce flowers perfect for cutting. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn 21 perennials that work well as cut flowers.
Drift roses are compact, vigorous, disease-resistant roses that grow in a variety of conditions with ease. A wave of blooms emerges in late spring and repeat-flowers through frost. With their quick growth, mannerly size, and abundance of soft flowers, Drifts create an eye-catching display in versatile garden locations. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring how to foster these easy going shrubs and their delicate appeal.
What is biodiversity? It’s a big term that measures how many animal and plant species are thriving in an area. Plant native plants, and you increase native animal populations. Learn which species are our favorites for each region alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Geums, also called avens, are cheery flowering perennials that are surprisingly underappreciated in the home garden. Let’s change that! Gardening enthusiast Lindsay Miller shares how to grow and care for these long-blooming and low-maintenance beauties.
The coming of cooler, fall weather means that repeat-blooming roses can once again show off their skills. They may be looking a little worse for wear from the intense summer heat. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some great tips to help get your shrubs back in blooming condition for more flowers this fall.