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Close-up of Dahlia pinnata flowers with large, bright creamy yellow flowers with deep pink markings on the petals, with wooden stakes installed before bloom.

9 Flowers You Should Stake Before They Bloom

While many flowering plants grow well without support, others perform best when you stake them. Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn which flowers you should stake before they bloom.

A tall, green plant with multiple bright red blooms grows against a beige wall, supported by a wooden trellis.

Shrubs

7 Tips for Growing Climbing Roses in Pots and Containers

You don't have to have tons of space to grow climbing roses. Many of them grow well in containers, so you can grow them in smaller spaces and on patios, too! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips on successfully growing climbers and ramblers in containers.

Shrubs

How to Prune Knock Out Roses in 7 Easy Steps

Knockout roses are popular for their color, reliable reblooming, and easygoing nature. But even these low-maintenance beauties benefit from simple pruning for the best form and flowering. Garden expert Katherine Rowe reviews how and when to prune Knockout roses for a (nearly) effortless show.

Low-growing, walk on grass alternative lawn dotted with clusters of soft pink and white globe-shaped blossoms on slender stems, above trifoliate leaves with rounded edges.

Ornamental Gardens

13 Grass Alternatives You Can Walk On

Say goodbye to the lawn and welcome these grass alternatives you can walk on! Walkable plants often need less water and maintenance than grasses. They create sustainable lawns that are just as appealing, if not more, than grass ones. Former landscaper Jerad Bryant shares 13 of the best alternatives to try.

Round melons with textured rinds, ribbed skin, and juicy orange flesh sit on a wooden table in the garden, their seeds gathered in the center to sow melon seeds.

Fruits

9 Melon Seeds to Sow Now

With the warming, sun-filled days of spring, we look toward starting our heat-loving crops. It’s time to envision robust summer melons as we start seeds now. Whether direct sowing, starting indoors, or using protective row covers, sowing melon seeds now gives the long-developing fruits ample time to reach peak perfection. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores favorite melon seeds to sow now for the juicy taste of summer.

A female gardener in green gloves trims the branches of a hydrangea plant with green pruning shears in a spring April garden.

Gardening Tips

15 Plants You Should Prune in April: Tips for Your Zone

April is prime time for pruning! Which plants to cut depends on your growing zone and how warm the climate is. Some are early emergers, while others break buds in late spring. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares 15 best plants to tackle this month.

A vigorous vining tomato plant to start sown in April, with slender stems and curling tendrils bears clusters of small, glossy red cherry tomatoes nestled among jagged, deep green leaves.

Edible

13 Tomato Varieties to Start From Seed in April

There’s nothing like harvesting juicy, ripe tomatoes in the summer. To get an abundant summer crop, start some of your tomato seeds in April. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you the top tomato varieties to start planting before Easter.

Flowers

How to Divide and Re-Plant Irises for Healthy Blooms

Summer is on its way, and it won't be long before the irises are blooming. If your plants seem a bit crowded this year, it's probably time to divide them. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the correct way to split up your irises.

A pre-sprouted dahlia tuber with thick, green shoots rising from its brown, knobby surface in a woman’s hand.

Flowers

Should You Pre-Sprout Dahlia Bulbs?

For many gardeners, it’s time to bring prized dahlia bulbs out of winter storage to plant once the risk of frost has passed. To ready the tubers for early growth and flowering, you can pre-sprout them. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to pre-sprout dahlias for earlier blooms this summer.

Close-up of a large, pinkish-brown Iris germanica larva with ridged segments and a dark head.

Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Iris Borers in 7 Steps

Iris borers are the larvae of a brown moth. They look like mini caterpillars that tunnel into iris leaves and rhizomes. The damage they cause is significant, which is why control is crucial. Get rid of pesky iris borers with these seven easy steps from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

Blooming bearded iris variety close-up, large, elegant bloom with ruffled petals in a soothing blend of brown and pink, featuring a delicate yellow beard.

Flowers

15 Showy Bearded Iris Varieties for Your Garden

If you want to add drama to your flower beds, nothing does it quite as opulently as the bearded iris. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to admire the ruffles and frills of some of our favorite showy varieties.

When planting dahlias. Large, vibrant blooms with layered, well-arranged petals in delicate shades of orange and apricot create a bold, striking display.

Flowers

When to Plant Dahlias Outside: Tips for Your Zone

Dahlias bring exquisite blooms over a long flowering season, which makes their care worthwhile. With spring as the prime time for planting and dividing, dahlias are top-of-mind for hooked gardeners. But don’t rush the process, as the tubers love warmth. Garden expert Katherine Rowe reviews the best time to plant dahlias outside for your growing zone.

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