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As frosty weather sets in, it’s important to safeguard your most tender plants. Protect them now with a thick layer of mulch to keep their roots insulated and warm through the winter. Backyard gardener Jerad Bryant shares the 13 plants you should mulch now in the home garden.
Alocasias are incredibly popular houseplants, but some varieties have a reputation for being fussy. Luckily, not all fit this description. Choose from this list of easy to care for alocasia varieties.
Squash is a wonderfully easy and satisfying crop to grow in the garden. Attractive plants that yield tons of delicious vegetables develop fast and fill the pantry. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some of our favorite varieties.
Shampoo ginger brings the merits of exotic beauty and versatile uses as a sweetly fragrant, refreshing lather and culinary addition. Grow the tropical in pots and containers as a featured specimen and, for lasting enjoyment, to overwinter indoors in cold climates.
The tropical vibe doesn’t have to end just because winter is coming. It may mellow a little, but bringing a tropical hibiscus indoors extends the show for another year. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines indoor hibiscus care to keep the tropical flair going for lasting appeal.
‘Black Magic’ Colocasia produces large, deep purple leaves that bring a tropical feel to summer gardens and indoor locations. Join Briana Yablonski to learn how to care for this beautiful elephant ear plant.
Frost cloth is an invaluable tool in the winter garden. Use it to blanket your tender plants and protect them from light frosts and freezes. It’s amazing what a single layer of fabric can do! Join former nurseryman Jerad Bryant to discover how to protect the garden with this unique material.
Hardy hibiscus shrubs bring a touch of tropical flair into gardens, even in temperate climates. They wow us with their big, bold blooms. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to find out how to cut your hardy hibiscus back for the winter.
Azaleas are blooming spectacles in the home garden. Most blossom in the spring, but special types like ‘Autumn Bonfire’ bloom from spring until fall! This reblooming azalea in the Encore® series is easy to care for and quick to establish. Learn how to cultivate it in your yard alongside azalea grower Jerad Bryant.
Japanese beetles make quick work of devouring otherwise healthy plants. For several weeks in the summer, they feed on a wide range of hosts. To minimize damage and deter the hungry insects, gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights their least favorite selections so we may reduce the draw while maintaining whole specimens.
October is a prime time to sow native seeds. Planting now mimics the natural habits of native plants, and lets the seasons create the perfect conditions for germination. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares some seeds you should definitely sow this month for a beautiful garden next year.
Creating a pollinator superhighway is a fun project and a great benefit to the environment. Join beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss for instructions on how to construct a pollinator superhighway in your garden.