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Zucchini is usually an easy-to-grow crop and a prolific producer, but the cucurbits aren’t without their challenges in some growing conditions and areas. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines common zucchini problems and remedies to get them thriving.
There’s nothing worse than walking through the garden to find lackluster harvests. Small pea pods, tiny cabbage heads, and stunted carrots are no fun! Instead of wallowing, try fixing these five common problems to promote healthy vegetables in the future.
Firecracker bush explodes with color! Its scarlet-red blooms fill the late summer garden with pomp and circumstance. Drought-tolerant, hardy, and low-maintenance, this U.S. native shrub excels in warm regions. Learn how to cultivate it alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Are you passionate about pollinators? Do you love the look of a prairie or meadow garden? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some excellent wildflowers that spread easily for maximum effect.
Siberian pea shrubs are ruggedly adaptable and a fit for challenging sites. Their durability, easy growth, and hardiness make them a contender for spots where other plants may not thrive. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores the low-maintenance, hardy shrub and its optimal growing conditions.
Integrated pest management, or IPM for short, is a comprehensive strategy for battling pests and diseases in the garden. Instead of stepping in to remove the problem, it involves prevention, monitoring, and data to make informed decisions to reduce pests. Join longtime gardener Jerad Bryant in finding a pest management system that works well for you and your garden.
Zinnias bring bounce to the display with their vibrant ray petals, sunny yellow centers, and the buzz of busy pollinators. While reliable, quick, and easy to grow, they’re not immune to common diseases, with a couple of pathogens all their own. Garden expert Kathierine Rowe targets zinnia diseases and how to treat and prevent them.
Coral bells brighten the understory and potted display with bold leaves and rich mottling. The durable native species and their cultivars suffer few pests, but they aren’t immune to damage from common garden offenders. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in which Heuchera pests to scout for this season.
Garden rules are helpful, but you shouldn’t follow all of them with a blind eye. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some garden rules that are worth breaking.
Who’s got time for pruning? Not me! If you want lovely shrubs but don’t want extra maintenance, try one of these 17 evergreen types you’ll rarely have to prune.
Spirea shrubs’ textured foliage and small flowers add beauty to all kinds of landscapes. And with so many species to choose from, you can likely find one that grows well in your garden. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to plant and care for spirea.
If you're itching to get hold of some new plants, but it's not in the budget right now, don't despair. There are numerous ways to source plants for free or at a minimal cost. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite ways to find free and low-cost additions to her collection.