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Looking to maximize your growing space? Look no further! These vertical gardening systems allow anyone to grow crops regardless of the size of their yard. Tuck these seven systems throughout the garden to change the way you grow crops this year.
The weather is changing quickly, but we're not done growing herbs in our gardens! Florida gardener Melissa Strauss discusses some tasty and aromatic herbs that you can grow quickly in your fall herb garden.
Adding fragrant plants to your patio is a fantastic way to add beauty and sensory delight to your outdoor living space. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares plants that are both beautiful and aromatic to add to your potted patio plant collection.
While fertilizing in August isn’t the protocol for all plants, certain specimens benefit from a boost after a long season of active growth. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores select garden plants to fertilize this month as we look ahead to the cool season.
Pests are unruly plant predators. They relish your tomatoes before you get the chance! Instead of letting them flourish, learn what they need to survive so you can halt them in their tracks. Join seasoned tomato grower Jerad Bryant to discover how to handle tomato russet mites.
As summer begins to wind down, we can sweeten the season’s end with the sweet potato harvest. With a few signals, we can determine the readiness of the underground tuberous roots. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines what to look for to pick the ample roots at peak readiness.
Labor Day weekend is a perfect time to get out in the garden and give it an overhaul! Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for some tasks you can complete this weekend to reset your garden for fall.
Fruit tree diseases are undesirable and inevitable! They’re common in home gardens, as consistent moisture gives rise to various fungi and bacteria that infect woody fruit trees. Join professional gardener Jerad Bryant to learn what to look for in late summer and how to manage the problems.
As summer transitions into fall, the garden undergoes a series of changes. There are some helpful tasks that you can do to create a smooth and beautiful change from one season to the next. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about transitioning your garden from summer to fall.
Flowers aren’t the only way to inject color into the garden—bright, color-changing leaves are another! Their lovely textures and interesting shapes provide ornamental interest through the seasons. Try one of these 25 perennials with color-changing foliage from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Late summer can be a difficult time for pollinators. With a shortage of flowers blooming, nectar and pollen are harder to come by. Join beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss for some tips on helping pollinators in the late summer garden.
Whether making a quick refresh to weary beds or creating a new look for the season, fast-growing plants bring swift rewards. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights selections that perform across garden scales and conditions with high visual interest and lasting color.