Sweetbox is a handsome evergreen addition to shady garden sites. With shiny leaves and gently arching stems, it brings all-season interest. Fragrant winter blooms heighten the appeal. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits of the effortless broadleaf shrub.
It’s late summer, and spider mites may be cropping up on our favorite ornamentals, fruits, and vegetables. Roses in hot, dry situations are no exception to the common garden pests. Gardening expert Katheirne rowe explores how to minimize the spider mite population on roses and their damage, too.
In late summer, our roses may benefit from a little refresh. With final rounds of deadheading, our reblooming types put on a late-season show. Removing declining canes in all types improves overall health. Explore rose pruning to do now for vigorous roses heading into winter.
Hydrangeas are standout flowering shrubs in the summer garden, offering one of the biggest bloom shows of the season. Durable, they perform across growing zones. But the moisture-loving ornamentals benefit from extra care during drought situations. Gardening expert Katheirne Rowe outlines how to protect hydrangeas during heat waves and dry spells for long-lived, healthy shrubs.
Rose pruning looks straightforward until you start seeing problems develop after cutting. These common mistakes can weaken plants, invite disease, and reduce flowering for years to come. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to avoid the pruning errors that damage roses.
Landscaping a new home can be exciting and enjoyable. It's a chance to shape your space into something beautiful, personal, and functional. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some wonderful shrubs for the foundation of your landscape.
Late summer is a good time for planting shrubs to get them established before the winter cold sets in. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some of the beautiful shrubs that are great for August planting.
With a mix of dynamic shrubs, no landscape need be boring. Even adding one or a few unusual selections tailors the aesthetic and boosts curb appeal, not to mention pollinator and wildlife support. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in unusual shrubs to set the garden apart.
Looking for a tough evergreen tree? The Rocky Mountain juniper is just the one for you! It features aromatic leaves, decorative berries, and ridged bark. It’s native to the U.S. and easy to care for, making it an excellent choice for gardeners in western states.
Growing roses in sandy soil can be tricky. But if you know which types are best suited for this environment, it's not impossible. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some beautiful roses and discuss the best way to grow them in sandy soil.
Clay soil can be challenging for roses. It compacts easily, and drainage issues often require attention. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about roses that thrive in clay soil and how to get off on the right foot.
Most of us experience rose dieback at some point, hopefully minor rather than widespread. Stems that blacken and die on a rose indicate a larger condition at play. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines common causes of rose stem dieback as well as management and prevention, so that new shoots can restore the shrub to full glory.