Are you looking for the perfect hydrangea variety to add to your garden this season? There are many to choose from, but hydrangea 'Strawberry Sundae' is a gardener favorite. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago shares all you need to know about this popular hydrangea, including its maintenance and care needs.
Do your hibiscus plants need a good pruning? Maybe you aren't sure when to prune them, or how it's done without causing damage to the plant? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares how to prune hibiscus properly, and the best times of year to get it done.
Thinking of using eggshells with your hydrangeas this season? Many gardeners swear by eggshells as a fertilizer component, but will they have a positive or negative impact on your beautiful hydrangeas? In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines this common garden practice and if it's one you should avoid this season.
Do you need a compact hibiscus plant for small growing spaces? There are many different hardy hibiscus plants that can grow in small spaces. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at the best types of hibiscus with more compact growth profiles.
Coffee grounds have many uses in the garden, including as a popular compost item. But are they good for rhododendrons and azaleas, or is this a practice that you should avoid? In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines if this practice is one you should actually do, or skip this season.
Are you looking for some late-blooming hydrangeas to add to your garden? There are several types of hydrangea that will bloom later in the season. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago shares some of her favorites, with names and pictures of each!
If your hydrangea looks like it might be dying, there could be several different causes that contribute to its poor health. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago examines the most common reasons for a dying hydrangea, and how to revive it once it's started to die off.
The ground cherry is a unique fruit that is easy to grow. The tasty fruit is eaten fresh or made into pie filling or jams. Physalis peruviana is a large shrubby perennial for temperate and subtropical zones. Kaleigh Brillon will take you through the steps to growing this useful shrub.
Are you unsure how long you can expect your hibiscus blooms to last this season, or when you can expect to see their first beautiful flowers? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss examines the bloom times of hibiscus plants, and how long you can expect their blooms to actually last.
Hibiscus can be the focal point of a garden, or a wonderful accent plant. If you are short on space, they can be successfully planted in pots or containers. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her top tips for container planted hibiscus this season.
Pineleaf penstemon (Penstemon pinifolius) is a perennial, evergreen shrub that can handle dry, hot climates! It is a wonderful, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant addition to a garden. Kelli Klein presents an in-depth growing guide with everything you need to grow it.
Known as hummingbird bush for attracting hummingbirds, Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii is a native deciduous shrub with vibrant red to orange flowers. This low-maintenance bush adds pops of color in a garden, and is easy to grow. Kelli Klein will explain all you need to grow these pretty shrubs.