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As freezes roll in, plants suited to more temperate climates should be indoors. You should bring Boston fern inside, along with others that are suited to similar conditions. Follow along with expert gardener Sarah Jay to see how to prepare your fern for indoor conditions.
Color-changing leaves aren’t the only reason to plant Japanese maples! The trees grow twisting branches and stunning seed pods that helicopter to the ground when they’re ripe. These nine varieties are some of the best cultivars, and they’re easy to install during landscaping projects.
Japanese maple trees are stunning ornamental additions to the garden landscape. 'Bloodgood' is a wonderful cultivar for warmer climates where others may not thrive. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about how you can grow and care for this tree in your yard.
As perennials prepare to overwinter, there are a few gardening activities to foster a thriving foundation for spring’s regeneration. With a casual approach to winter prep, nature continues the work for us while we appreciate the details the seasonal transition reveals.
The dynamic foliage of ‘Caramel’ heuchera makes it a delicious accompaniment in borders, beds, and containers. With warm apricot and honey hues, it takes the display into fall to complement blooms like asters, chrysanthemums, and pansies. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the versatility of easy-care ‘Caramel.’
Burgundy foliage and soft, feathery plumes make purple fountain grass a landscaper's dream. Adding texture and movement to the garden, it's among the most popular ornamental grasses. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to find out how you can overwinter this beauty.
Do you think your soil is lacking essential nutrients? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how you can remineralize your soil this fall so you can enjoy healthy crops next spring.
Don’t let bad weather stop you from growing food crops. If it’s too cold, too hot, or too wet, you can grow food indoors in pots, trays, and planters. From leafy greens to root crops, and perennials to fruiting shrubs, the possibilities are endless. Indoor gardener Jerad Bryant shares how to grow a food forest inside your home.
If you're concerned that your bulbs are starting to compete for resources, it might be time to divide them. Or is it? Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about how and when to divide your overcrowded bulbs.
Ornamental grasses offer big benefits from aesthetics to erosion control to shelter and forage for wildlife. The North American native big bluestem is a perennial grass that needs little tending to earn its spot in the landscape. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits of the top-performing cultivar ‘Red October’ with unbeatable fall color and multi-season appeal.
October comes between the warmth of summer and the cool of winter, when the weather is changing. The fall season may seem challenging for compost, but it’s easy to recycle garden debris during the cool months. Backyard composter Jerad Bryant shares what to do for successful composting in October.
Winter radishes take longer to develop than smaller salad types, but their larger roots hold their crispness and store longer over the cool season. With a crisp texture in distinct colors, shapes, and sizes, winter radishes brighten seasonal cuisine, fresh and cooked. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores favorite winter radishes that relish cool weather for a long harvest season.