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Growing roses in sandy soil can be tricky. But if you know which types are best suited for this environment, it's not impossible. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some beautiful roses and discuss the best way to grow them in sandy soil.
Allowing your plants to reseed offers numerous benefits for both you and the local ecosystem. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss these advantages and how you can encourage your own garden flowers to reseed this year.
Picture-perfect tomatoes don't always develop naturally. Understanding why fruits become misshapen can help you prevent these issues in future harvests. Gardening expert Madison Moulton breaks down the most common causes of deformed tomatoes and what you can do about them.
Pampas grass thrives in challenging landscapes with standout tufted plumes. However, it spreads rapidly and is a beast to get rid of. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores a sampling of the multitude of pampas grass alternatives to add movement, texture, and ecological services to the landscape.
We may be in the heart of summer, growing and harvesting, but it’s not too early to begin planning or even starting some of our favorite fall seeds. From blooms to vegetables, with direct sowing or starting indoors, garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to begin fall seed starting for your growing zone.
Clay soil can be challenging for roses. It compacts easily, and drainage issues often require attention. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about roses that thrive in clay soil and how to get off on the right foot.
In dry, temperate areas, gardeners look for border plants that shine from spring through fall. 'Ballerina Red' Armeria is the perfect candidate! Follow along as experienced gardener and master naturalist Sarah Jay details how to grow this carefree plant.
Tomato plants are notorious for their heavy feeding requirements, and when they don't get what they need, they'll definitely tell you. Learning to read these warning signs early can save your entire tomato harvest. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to identify and address common nutrient deficiencies before they become a problem.
Most of us experience rose dieback at some point, hopefully minor rather than widespread. Stems that blacken and die on a rose indicate a larger condition at play. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines common causes of rose stem dieback as well as management and prevention, so that new shoots can restore the shrub to full glory.
Hungry birds peck at berries, fruits, and vegetables. They run off with nutritious harvests! Instead of letting them wreak havoc in your garden, try these easy strategies for protecting the site. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares seven organic-friendly ways to discourage hungry birds.
It's unusual to talk about wanting to attract wasps. But these insects are valuable members of the garden ecosystem. Whether you want to attract them or avoid them, it's good to know which plants they like. Here are some of their favorites to add or take away from your garden!
Prevent your backyard pond from getting overgrown with invasive aquatic weeds through early detection and quick removal. These aggressive pond weeds can easily take over, harming water quality, fish, and aesthetics. Here are the 7 most common species to look out for.