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If your garden is looking a little languid by August, it may be time to give certain plants a nutrient boost leading up to the cool season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe looks at select garden plants to fertilize as we head into late summer.
As the summer comes to an end, pollinators search for sources to provide nourishment for migration and hibernation. By planting these late summer bloomers, we can create a refuge for them in our gardens. Join beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to learn about August bloomers that support pollinators.
Late summer is prime for some perennials to get a refresh. With August cutback, we may get another round of flowers, manage for shape, keep the look fresh, and limit the spread of diseases. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe looks at certain perennials that benefit from a light touch this month.
The Midwestern U.S. is a hotbed for native perennials that offer ecological services and multi-season appeal with high color, texture, and the energetic buzz of pollinators. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores superlative native perennials to incorporate into Midwest gardens for a well-rounded garden system.
It's time to start thinking about those fall container arrangements. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some ideas for your containers that you can grow from seeds if you start soon!
Licorice mint, botanically Agastache rupestris, is a U.S. native perennial plant that thrives in the garden. Hummingbirds love the blooms, and pollinating insects visit them, too! Cultivate this shrubby plant in your yard to enjoy its flowers and the wildlife they attract.
North American Native grasses have multiple functions and benefits. In the home garden, they support habitat and control erosion. On the range, they’re essential for maintaining ecosystemic balance. Learn to grow native sideoats grama in this guide written by master naturalist Sarah Jay.
The time to garden is not over! Late summer is a perfect season to start fall crops, and turnips are one of the best fall crops there is. They’re easy to grow, delicious to eat, and they have a wide range of uses in the kitchen. Try one of these 11 unique turnip varieties, as recommended by gardening expert Jerad Bryant.
The beautiful wildflowers of New England offer a colorful and diverse display through the growing season. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some of the hardy plants that support local pollinators and thrive in a variety of habitats from woodlands to coastal areas.
Arborvitae are versatile across garden scales with year-round appeal, although their reliance on regular moisture makes them a challenge in dry conditions. With native conifers and their cultivars, options abound for durable evergreens in a range of sizes, colors, and shapes. Gardening expert Katheirne Rowe explores arborvitae stand-ins for high-performance in low-water sites.
Healthy delphiniums bring floriferous spires of bell blooms that create a spectacle and beckon pollinators. The short-lived perennials are susceptible to common diseases that can counteract the blooms. Gardening expert Katheirne Rowe outlines what to look for, as well as how to prevent delphinium problems for an easier show of color.
Low-maintenance perennials are the foundation of easy, sustainable gardening. For Southern gardeners, they weather the hot and often humid summers gracefully, without requiring you to spend hours in the heat tending to them. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for a look at some beautiful, low-maintenance perennials for your Southern garden.