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Zinnias, with their sturdy flowers and long vase life, are an excellent addition to the cutting garden. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on when and how to cut zinnias for beautiful bouquets.
Desert zinnias are a wonderful species, and unlike their more popular cousin, they are perennials in many regions. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing these drought-tolerant, low-maintenance flowers this summer.
Perennials that flourish in the sun-drenched garden rely on full exposure for the best growth and flowering. The best ones perform across garden styles with easy care, needing few extra resources to provide their ornamental and ecological rewards. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores top perennials to withstand what summer brings their way with a continual show.
Coral bells, or heucheras, are colorful, mounding perennials with bell-like blooms. Though they’re generally pretty tough, they sometimes face issues because of pests, diseases, or a poor growing site. Correct the problems with these seven easy steps, courtesy of heuchera grower Jerad Bryant.
Are aphids attacking your lupine plants? Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some strategies for preventing and treating these pests.
Tomato plants can’t scream, but they have a range of symptoms that act like cries for help! When you pay attention to your plants, you’ll notice these symptoms early on before they become larger issues. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant provides five solutions for these five common problems.
Tough and tender zinnias are an easy way to add a pop of color to any garden bed. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips on maximizing the blooming power of your zinnias this summer.
Vine weevils in numbers can do extensive damage to some of our favorite ornamentals. The widespread pests have robust appetites and reproduction, and elusive habits. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores ways to get rid of vine weevils, including prevention and biological controls.
Tomato companions help your plants grow. It’s not magic, it’s science! These crops have complementary growth patterns, and planting them together takes advantage of their friendly nature. If you’re cultivating tomatoes, consider growing these 10 companion plants nearby.
If you’re familiar with white leaves on your lupine, you know powdery mildew is one of their most common afflictions. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to prevent and treat the fungal problem to get the most ecological and ornamental value from the short-lived perennials.
Coral bells are often carefree plants that thrive without much attention, but this isn’t always the case. Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn some common heuchera problems and how to fix them.
If you're looking for a pretty, low-maintenance flowering plant that's great for feeding pollinators, check out Cerinthe. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to learn how to plant and grow this lovely plant.