What Kind of Soil Does Agave Need?
Are you considering adding agave to your garden, but aren’t sure what type of soil it needs? Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about what kind of soil these interesting and useful succulents need.
A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Roses in Zone 9
Are you a Zone 9 gardener who wants to embark upon rose cultivation? Good news! Roses grow happily in this climate. Follow along as gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the proper care of roses in Zone 9 gardens.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Wood Betony
Are you looking for a showy, long-lasting flower for your perennial garden? This easy-to-grow plant adds plenty of color to your garden and attracts pollinators, too! In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen introduces the allure of wood betony and how to grow these spectacular plants.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Brunnera
Brunnera is a strikingly beautiful plant that is perfect for the shade garden. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about how to grow and maintain this easy-going plant for beautiful spring flowers and striking shade-friendly ground cover.
7 No-Fail Rose and Hydrangea Combos for Your Garden
Under the right growing conditions, roses and hydrangeas grow together to create an all-season bloom spectacle. Garden expert Katherine Rowe shares winning rose and hydrangea combinations based on visual appeal, garden performance, cultural requirements, and disease resistance.
The Best Hydrangeas for Your Climate: Tips for Your Zone
Hydrangeas signal summer with their glorious blooms and colorful display. With a broad growing range, gardeners in cold and hot climates enjoy these summer beauties with multi-season appeal. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the best hydrangeas for your climate and gardening zone.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘King Tut’ Grass
‘King Tut’ grass is a unique tropical plant with a storied history. These plants are striking additions to annual planters, bog gardens, and indoors as houseplants. In this article, garden expert Christina Conner outlines how to care for these beautiful plants.
When Do Hydrangeas Bloom?
A hydrangea in flower is the hallmark of summer. Different types bloom at varying times of the season for a long-lasting display. Here, gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores when hydrangeas bloom and the factors influencing their bloom time.
29 Trees With Unique Foliage
Are you looking for a tree to add structure and diversity to your yard? Consider a tree with showy, unique leaves that will really stand out in your landscape! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 29 tree species with uniquely different foliage.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Wild Petunias
You are probably familiar with the colorful petunia flowers commonly sold as annuals at your local garden center. Did you know there are also wild petunias? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces these beautiful and easy-to-grow native wildflowers.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Willow Trees
Willow trees have a graceful, almost magical look to them. They are well suited to moist locations near ponds and wetland borders. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen introduces the diverse world of willows and how to best grow these trees in your landscape.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Astrantia
Sometimes, you’re looking for a flower that’s showy but not gaudy, delicate looking yet hardy, likes a partially shaded location, and perhaps even makes an excellent cut flower. Astrantias certainly fit this description with their sturdy pincushion-like flowers and neat clumps of vegetation. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss everything you need to know to grow a beautiful, long-lasting astrantia patch in your moist, shaded garden plot.