Roses are resilient, productive flowering shrubs, ready to perform for years in the right growing environment. Beyond our control is the propensity of grafted roses to revert to their underlying rootstock. Gardening expert Katheine Rowe points to signs your rose is reverting, what to expect, and how to manage the internal horticultural conflict.
Potted shrubs make a lasting impression with sizeable presence and seasons of dynamic color, form, and foliage. A low-maintenance selection in the right spot means less frequent gardener intervention. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines easy-care shrubs ready for container culture, whether short-term or for the long haul.
Rose hips are the ripe red and orange fruits that appear after the blooms fade. They contain seeds that sprout into rose seedlings, but are they okay to leave on your bush? The answer may surprise you!
To energize the garden with the sauntering buzz of bumblebees, choose their favorite flowering shrubs. With a long bloom time, including those that bloom in transitional seasons, shrubs provide a lasting resource to support the pollinators. Garden expert Katheirne Rowe highlights flowering shrubs that beckon to the bumblebees.
If you want the best blooms from your roses this year, fertilizer is a key to unlocking those beautiful blooms. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss the timing and type of fertilizer that will keep those roses blooming as long as possible.
Spring rose pruning doesn't have to be intimidating. With these tips, you'll learn how to shape your roses for optimal growth and abundant blooms. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the essential techniques every rose gardener should know.
Azaleas are lovely landscape shrubs, especially when they bloom. Flowering time can vary between different climate areas and also depends on pruning. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to find out when you can expect those beautiful blooms in your zone.
Mountain hydrangeas bring the beauty of the classic bigleaf hydrangea in a more compact, durable, naturalistic form that spans hardiness zones. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines cold-hardy mountain hydrangea varieties to add to the collection for a long season of appeal.
If you have an old lilac, you’re probably familiar with the suckers that sprout from the roots! These suckers, or runners, can grow into new shrubs to fill your yard. Learn how to dig and transplant lilac runners alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Lilacs fill sunny yards with gorgeous and fragrant blooms! The last thing you want to see is your leafy lilac without blooms. The main reason for planting one is to enjoy its incredible flowers, so you’ll want to ensure they appear. Learn these nine reasons why a lilac won’t bloom so you can find a proper solution!
Ornamental junipers provide year-round color with their evergreen foliage. The ‘Skyrocket’ variety is an exceptional choice for home gardens, as it stays narrow and upright as it matures. Learn to plant and care for this unique conifer alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Peonies are among the most anticipated spring and summer blooms. But what happens when they grow so tall that they flop over? Experienced gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay has 7 steps to get you stunning upright peony blooms.