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Saving zinnia seeds means you never have to buy them again! Save seeds from your favorite varieties to grow them each year. The process is simple, and any gardener can do it regardless of their experience level. Learn how to save zinnia seeds for next year alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Hedge trees go beyond mere hedges to create shelter, privacy, and beauty in the garden. This traditional landscape choice melds historical charm with modern, naturalistic architecture. Here are some of our favorite deciduous hedge trees that look amazing in the fall.
Calatheas captivate as houseplants with their distinct folding leaves in striking patterns. Balancing the tropical’s water requirements is key to success for a long-lived specimen with healthy, unfurling leaves. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how and when to water calathea for easy growing and extended enjoyment.
Calathea are resilient tropicals with lush leaves in bold patterns. Folding at night and opening by day, they highlight the houseplant collection as long-lived specimens. But they come with specific needs for the best health. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to revive a dying calathea by addressing key cultural conditions.
Height layering garden combos distinguish standard gardens from exuberant ones. Experienced gardener and landscape designer Sarah Jay has 9 combos to make your garden a space of solace and beauty, and a place of visual interest.
Hydrangea trees create spectacular floral displays in home landscapes. Their giant panicles of blooms stand out, especially on short cultivars! The best option for you depends on your design preferences. Select your favorite from one of these nine dwarf trees, as recommended by former landscaper Jerad Bryant.
They may grow fast and look nice, but invasive shrubs can create real issues in the garden. They simply create too much competition! Florida gardener Melissa Strauss explains why you should never plant these invasive shrubs in your garden.
Blue gardens create a horticultural tapestry of color for serene spaces and a sense of tranquility. Full of texture and contrast, the dynamic color scheme charms year-round. Garden designer Katherine Rowe explores how to design a blue garden in our own landscapes, big or small.
Natural, messy gardens aren’t only desirable for their wild design—they also provide valuable habitat space for wildlife! Help the critters in your local environment by converting a perfect, cultivated garden into one that’s low-maintenance with a natural look. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares expert recommendations.
Colorful hydrangeas take center stage in summer with lasting interest into fall as they transition on the stem. The bold stars are eye-catching near or far. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores varieties of the ornamental shrubs with color-shifting powers for a captivating flowering season.
Holiday cacti are unlike most other blooming plants. They need cold temperatures, long nights, and humidity to bloom. If the blooms appear too early, you’ll have to control the growing site in the future for a timely flowering period. Learn how to do this alongside Thanksgiving cactus grower Jerad Bryant.
Are your hydrangeas turning pink? Fear not! These seven strategies actually work, unlike the myths of adding old pennies, nails, and coffee grounds to change the soil’s pH. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven ways to keep your hydrangeas blue.