With easy fixes, we can improve the look of the landscape and bring a boost in curb appeal. A little strategic maintenance and simple tweaks go a long way in seasonal appeal. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores straightforward ways to improve the look of the yard quickly.
Growing vertically maximizes space while enriching a living or garden area. They screen structures with dynamic visual appeal and limitless arrangements. Explore plant wall inspiration with gardening expert Katherine Rowe to energize our vertical realms.
The princess of pop just entered her fiancée era! While we are still swooning over the engagement photos, we can't wait to see what our favorite cat lady will choose for her wedding flowers. Cut flower gardener and swiftie Melissa Strauss is dreaming of florals for Tay's big day!
Geraniums, or pelargoniums, are many gardeners’ favorite summer flowers! These South African native plants love the sun, but they can suffer from too much heat in the summertime. Keep your geranium plants happy with consistent care, as recommended by former nurseryman Jerad Bryant.
Homemade bread doesn’t have to consist of white flour. Mix things up and throw some whole grains in the dough! Grains are nutritious and delicious, and they create rich-flavored bread that’s impossible to put down. Whether you’re using yeast or a sourdough starter, these grains are perfect to grow at home if you make bread.
Moving from late summer into fall is easy with plants that shine through the transitioning seasons. With adaptable selections, the extended fall show goes through frost and even beyond. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in plantings to refresh our containers for a dynamic fall display and pollinator benefits, too.
Cold-hardy evergreen shrubs are indispensable! They provide year-round color despite winter cold and summer heat. The blue star juniper is one such plant. It’s a dwarf cultivar that has a blue tinge to its foliage. In this article, seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares how to plant, grow, and care for this shrub.
Adding pretty trees can transform the appeal of your home. If you want to plant them close to the house, you'll need cultivars that won't overwhelm or cause damage. Here are some of our favorite, petite, and pretty ornamental trees to add beauty and color close to your house.
Sweet Joe Pye weed and its massive domed blooms beckon the butterflies. The North American native makes a striking addition to the border or naturalized landscape and needs little tending to thrive. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits of the handsome Eutrochium purpureum and its big show late in the season.
The late summer garden rides the waves of seasonal weather fluctuations. Our hardworking perennials may look less than ideal this time of year, on pause until fall’s cooling conditions or winding down for the season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores ways to revive end-of-season perennials for a boost heading into the cool season.
If you’re looking for a unique annual that thrives amid dry and hot conditions, check out pink mulla mulla. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to care for this Australian native so it fills your garden with silvery pink blooms.
With millions of allergy sufferers worldwide, not inviting the most allergy-inducing plants in our immediate environment may increase our outdoor enjoyment. Flowers that produce a high amount of wind-dispersed pollen can incite our allergic response. High fragrance, too, brings a reaction for some. To minimize the big world of allergens, gardening expert Katheirne Rowe explores flowers to skip in the home garden for those with sensitivities.