Hydrangeas aren’t just for their show in summer. As the bloom spectacle fades, lasting interest remains. Late-season flowers in twisting colors transition to the hues of fall. Depending on the variety, leaves turn bright shades of gold, red, and purple. Here, gardening expert Katherine Rowe looks at hydrangea varieties with multiseason appeal and outstanding fall color.
August is one of the hottest months of the year in most places, so it can be difficult to go out and enjoy the garden. But those crisp, cool days of autumn are right around the corner, perfect for alfresco dining. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss in planting some beautiful, fall-blooming flowers this August!
When you hear that a particular plant is rare, does it pique your interest, or do you move on to the next best thing? If rare flowers make your pulse quicken, Melissa Strauss has 31 exciting plants for you to read about.
Blue thimble flower pockets West Coast landscapes every spring. It erupts with blue flower clusters that look like pincushions, attracting birds, butterflies, and bees into your yard. Plant this annual wildflower in sunny borders, wild gardens, or raised beds.
Rosa ‘Iceberg’ brings bundles of crisp, white blooms among glossy green foliage. As a shrub or climber, they flower nonstop from early summer through frost. Explore these handsome, vigorous, effortless roses with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Would you like to add a new tree to your landscape but want something with minimal fuss? Luckily, plenty of highly ornamental yet easy-to-grow trees add some hardy greenery and structure to your yard. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares 17 of her favorite low-maintenance trees to add attractive foliage, beautiful flowers, and wildlife habitat to your landscape.
Dahlias are a long-time favorite for good reasons. With exceptional bloom forms and a lasting bloom time, they entertain in the planted display and fresh floral arrangements. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe for a look at the diverse flower forms and compositions of the beloved genus.
Are you looking for some ornamental ground covers to enhance your landscape? Beware of invasive species and do yourself, and the environment, a favor by not planting these fast-growing aggressive plants. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 15 invasive ground cover plants that you should avoid using in your garden.
Amsonia is striking in the perennial and pollinator garden - and any spot in between. The genus hosts native species and a few non-natives with highly ornamental. steely blue flowers, narrow olive green leaves, and an adaptable nature. Here, gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing bluestar varieties for versatile additions to your spring-through-fall display. The pollinators will thank you with repeat visits.
With the proper selections in the right garden spot, roses and hydrangeas grow together to create an all-season bloom spectacle. Garden expert Katherine Rowe shares tips for outstanding rose and hydrangea combinations based on cultural requirements and display considerations. Rely on hardiness, light conditions, and moisture needs for a long-lived combination.
If your perennial or pollinator garden is missing ‘Storm Cloud,’ this is the year to add it to the display. The native perennials shine with sky-blue flowers, narrow leaves, dark stems, and an adaptable nature. Explore the merits of this top performer with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Are you looking for the perfect ground cover perennial? Lamb’s ear not only has fuzzy, lamb-like leaves, but also, it has dainty purple flowers that pollinators love. The flexible species grows in many locations, as long as you keep its soil and leaves mostly dry. Plant biologist Emily Estep walks you through everything you need to know about how to plant, grow, and care for lamb’s ear plants.