Jalapeños are easy to grow and among the most versatile hot peppers, with a warmth that spices up all kinds of summer dishes. To get the best flavor profile from your crop, gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to pick the fruits, experimenting with various phases of development for bold attributes.
One of the hottest peppers in the world, ghost peppers bring excitement to the edible landscape and the plate. The Indian cultivar represents centuries of foodways making their way to our home garden. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow the easy peppers if you’re up for their sensational heat.
Coneflowers have a lot to offer. They not only add beauty to the garden, but they're also incredibly resilient and have significant ecological value. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to look at some gorgeous and showy coneflower varieties.
Sweet potato vine brings lush leaves and trailing stems to highlight any container arrangement. The easy-care vines, with heart-shaped or deeply lobed leaves, captivate in purple, black, chartreuse, and shades in between. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top varieties to enjoy this summer for a fresh, lasting, and eye-catching potted display.
There are plenty of garden myths out there, and using half-baked homemade formulations are part of that. But some of these remedies do have their benefits when used correctly. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses how baking soda could be a viable option.
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.
Allowing your plants to reseed offers numerous benefits for both you and the local ecosystem. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss these advantages and how you can encourage your own garden flowers to reseed this year.
Pampas grass thrives in challenging landscapes with standout tufted plumes. However, it spreads rapidly and is a beast to get rid of. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores a sampling of the multitude of pampas grass alternatives to add movement, texture, and ecological services to the landscape.
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.
In dry, temperate areas, gardeners look for border plants that shine from spring through fall. 'Ballerina Red' Armeria is the perfect candidate! Follow along as experienced gardener and master naturalist Sarah Jay details how to grow this carefree plant.
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.
As summer turns into fall, you may start thinking about quick-growing crops to fill the garden with. Instead of letting empty spaces sit bare for the rest of the season, you can plant veggies that take 90 days or less to grow from seed to harvest. Try one of these 11 species that are perfect for home gardens.