Autumn-blooming bulbs erupt into blossom after most plants have finished their growing season. The autumn crocus is one example. As temperatures cool and days shorten in the fall, autumn crocuses emerge from the ground with bright pink flowers. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for these gorgeous specimens alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
For many growing areas, a September planting of quick-developing root vegetables means we can enjoy them on the plate come Thanksgiving. They add rich, savory flavor and a high nutritional profile to cool-season cuisine. The frost-tolerant, easy-to-grow crops move easily from the garden to the kitchen. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top root vegetables to plant this month for a swift return on hearty yields.
Fragrance is a must-have in the home garden! It’s a treat to walk through the yard and smell pleasing aromas. The best way to achieve this is to plant more fragrant perennials. Try one of these 15 most fragrant ones from former nurseryman Jerad Bryant.
If you want beautiful blooming spring bulbs, fall is the time to plant them. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for a beginner's guide to fall bulb planting for your own beautiful spring garden.
Quick-growing perennials fill empty spaces with lush growth. So what’s the problem? Occasionally, these perennials spread to take over the garden. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and learn how to control these unruly perennials, then find out which are the fastest-spreading.
If you're fretting over tomatoes that are at risk of freezing, and you want to speed them up, we have some great ideas for you. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tips on hurrying those fruits along.
Fall apple tree care seeks to prepare and protect your tree for dormancy, as well as support its long-term health. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss steps to prepping your apple tree in the fall. You'll have a successful dormancy and a prosperous season ahead.
Easy-to-grow cool-season crops like kale and collards bring high nutritional returns. The historic crops are hallmarks of the fall and winter kitchen, with simple picking for fresh eating as quick, young greens or cooking to sweeten mature leaves. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing (and tasting) kale and collard varieties that thrive in the all.
Asian greens are nutrient-dense, easy to grow, and boast rich flavor profiles. Moving easily from garden to table, the quick-growing crops produce high yields during the cool season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores Asian greens with broad appeal to grow in the fall for ready harvests.
Planting native ground covers takes a lot of the work out of maintaining your lawn. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about some beautiful U.S. Native ground covers that make a healthy replacement for high-maintenance turf grass lawns.
Green tomatoes hang on indeterminate vines well into fall and winter. Get them to ripen before the first frost with these seven protection methods. It’s never too late for a late harvest, and these tricks extend the season well past its normal range.
Fall is the season for planting! That’s right, it is fall and not spring. Fall-planted trees grow more roots than spring-planted ones, and they perform better during the growing season. Pick from one of these 15 gorgeous trees from longtime landscaper Jerad Bryant.