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Maiden grass is an old-time garden favorite for a variety of outdoor styles. It sprouts thin, dainty foliage from large, arching clumps. Red flowers appear in the fall, and seed heads emerge shortly after for winter interest. If you’re looking for a hardy grass, look no further than this unique variety!
Peonies as cut flowers are among the most voluminous and unrivaled in the late spring display. With petal-packed blooms, a light fragrance, and a range of hues from the softest blush to scarlet, the beloved old garden perennials are a bouquet mainstay. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe to explore ways to make cut peonies last longer in the vase and make the most of a short but bloom-filled season.
Whether you're an egg lover or a bird watcher, backyard chickens are a delight! If you've been thinking about raising chicks, there is no better time to get started. Join chicken mom Melissa Strauss for some great tips to help you get started.
Mulch is essential for a healthy garden. It protects, insulates, and feeds the soil, creating an ideal home for budding crops. No matter the plants you’re growing, applying compost as mulch has a wealth of benefits for your yard. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to discover nine top reasons for using it.
If you want to mix up your herb patch, consider growing sweet and spicy ‘Cinnamon’ basil. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares all you need to know about planting and caring for this annual herb.
Cascading petunias quickly fill a pot on their own or in complement to other summertime blooms and dynamic foliage. The versatile, long-blooming favorites are tailor-made for container culture. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in top-performing trailing varieties to soften the edge in a wash of color.
Petunias, with their easy color and care, are annual favorites. Depending on the variety and climate, they even reseed for a show in the following seasons. With reseeding petunias, the display is a surprise. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores petunias’ capacity to reseed in their optimal growing environments.
Compost and fertilizer benefit the garden, though they have different applications! Use one, the other, or both—which to apply depends on your garden’s soil and which crops you’re growing. Learn the differences and uses of fertilizers and compost alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Manure, though smelly, is a wonderful amendment for the landscape. Whether you’re using cow or chicken manure, there are efficient ways to implement the stuff without harming plants, animals, and yourself! Watch for these seven ways manure can harm the garden, and learn how to use it best.
If you adore the look and smell of lavender, but struggle to keep it alive, try 'Phenomenal' lavender. It's ultra tough and thrives in a wider range of climates. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to learn about this phenomenal plant and how to care for it in your garden.
Dianthus, or pinks, are lovely, fragrant flowers that create color and add charm to any garden space. They're easy to care for and have edible flowers as well! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about growing these sweet flowering plants in your garden.
Compost is versatile and beneficial in the garden! Feeding your lawn is one of its many uses. Some tools make this easy, though you can spread the stuff by hand in small areas. Follow along and learn how to use your compost on grasses alongside seasoned landscaper Jerad Bryant.