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Giant vegetables break records with whopping weights and tall heights! You may see them in record-breaking books, though you can also grow them in the home garden. Use these five expert tips to help you get the biggest crops this season.
It’s the time of year when many of us need extra sun protection, including our plants that have the potential for sunburn. With peak summer rays and temperatures, a little extra care helps maintain health and production. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to heal sunburned plants for rebounding growth.
Barren landscapes can flourish with growth! Simply plant some native sedges in the genus Carex. These grass-like plants thrive in low-water conditions, require minimal mowing, and can withstand harsh weather. Pull out those invasive weeds and plant one of these 15 native sedges instead.
Most gardeners spend years battling aphids, beetles, and other destructive pests with sprays and treatments that offer temporary relief. Thankfully, there's a smarter approach that works with nature instead of against it. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to use nasturtiums as trap plants for pest control.
Vermicomposting harnesses the power of worms to convert waste into nutritious amendments for the home garden. Whether indoors or outside, worms are an excellent way to recycle and repurpose with little effort on your part. Use this beginner’s guide to start vermicomposting at home.
Growing florist-quality roses at home can be tricky, but with the right conditions and some TLC, you can do it! Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on growing roses that any florist would envy!
Milkweed is one of the top recommended plants that you can grow to support pollinators. It's essential to know which species to plant. Join pollinator enthusiast and beekeeper Melissa Strauss for recommendations on choosing the right milkweed for your region.
Some of the best plants to add to your pollinator garden go largely unnoticed. These may not appear on many lists, so we wanted to share them with you. Join pollinator enthusiast and beekeeper Melissa Strauss for some underrated pollinator plants you can grow.
Golden Alexander is a lesser known pollinator powerhouse that is native across North America. If you want delicate yellow blooms that you can set and forget, this is your plant. Learn how to grow and care for it in this guide written by master naturalist, Sarah Jay.
Luscious hanging baskets don’t have to dip into precious earnings, especially with fast-growing selections to meet seasonal displays. From edibles to ornamentals, budget-friendly designs grow easily from seed or quickly fill a container from nursery starts. Simple and uncomplicated, they bring vertical interest and attention to detail. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe looks at economical hanging basket plants to charm with good looks, edibility, and pollinator attraction.
You'll find tropical milkweed in many nurseries across the U.S., but it's not the best for your garden. Pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss explains why tropical milkweed can be harmful and offers alternatives to consider.
Roses have a reputation for being finicky, but with the right selection in the appropriate spot, they’re mostly carefree and long-lived. If your beauty is in decline, cultural adjustments may be in order. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores reasons your rose is ailing and potential remedies for restoring vigor.