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7 Hardy Perennials to Plant in September for Spring Borders Bursting With Color
Stunning spring gardens are made in fall. Plant these hardy perennials now and enjoy a burst of color that lasts from late winter through to the end of spring.
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7 Plants You'll Regret Not Pruning in September – Don't Neglect These Post-Summer Trimming Tasks
Whether it feels like the end of summer or the start of fall, September is the perfect time to trim plants to encourage continued, healthy growth.
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Love the Look of Roses, But Not the Hassle of Growing Them? Plant One of These 5 Flowers That Look Like Roses Instead
Great looks and simple care! Plant these unique and gorgeous flowers that look like roses, but are so much easier to maintain.
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Avoid These 5 Invasive Ground Covers at All Costs! Plant a Stunning Native Variety Instead
If you grow one of these invasive ground covers, it's time to replace them with a native variety. Find out which plants you need to swap now.
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Plant These 7 Flower Seeds in September for a Sensational, Colorful Garden Next Year
Many kinds of blooms will benefit from being planted late in the season, to make sure your garden is full of color next spring and summer.
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How Big Does a Hydrangea Get? 9 Lovely Large & Small Varieties That Will Fit Perfectly Into Any Landscape
Thinking of planting a new shrub, but wondering how big that hydrangea will get? Here's what you need to know, plus some of the best big and small varieties.
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Blue Wood Aster: A Complete Guide To This Native Perennial That Brings Late Summer Gardens to Life
Blue wood aster adds delicate little touches of purple and blue to your garden. Plant this native flower to help your local pollinators, too.
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4 Pest and Disease-Resistant Hydrangeas for a Worry-Free Landscape That Wows Year After Year
Our resident hydrangea expert recommends the best varieties for a pest and disease-free garden. Grow these 4 hydrangeas for a truly low-maintenance landscape.
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Can Planting Salvia With Roses Prevent Black Spot? This Natural (and Beautiful) Trick Could Be the Secret to Healthier Roses
Black spot on roses is a common problem, but there's a surprising cure for this issue: underplanting with salvia. Let's take a look at how it works.
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Grow These 14 Late Summer Flowers for Show-Stopping Blooms Now All the Way Through Fall
A flower expert shares which late summer flowers will make your garden shine all the way into fall! Grow these 14 varieties for beautiful blooms all season.
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7 High-Maintenance Flowers You Should Never Plant if You Want an Easy-Care Garden – Plus, Low-Maintenance Blooms to Grow Instead
Just keep walking next time you see these high-maintenance flowers at the nursery. They aren't worth the time and effort, according to this longtime gardener.
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Why Is My Hydrangea Turning Brown? 6 Common Causes & How To Solve Them To Save Shrubs From Disaster
Is your hydrangea turning brown suddenly? Those stunning blooms can take a hit out of nowhere. Let’s look at why and how to keep your shrubs lush and green.
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“I Filled My Yard With Free Succulents… Here’s How You Can, Too” – Professional Gardener Reveals Her Succulent Secret!
Succulents can be expensive, so why not grow some you haven’t had to pay for? We reveal one simple secret for creating a backyard filled with free succulents
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Grow These 8 Perennials That Multiply With Ease To Fill Every Corner of Your Garden for Free – Without Lifting a Finger!
Want to expand your garden without any effort? These 8 perennials that multiply with ease are just what you need.
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How To Deadhead Mums To Keep Chrysanths Blooming At Their Best All Through Fall
These flowering stalwarts have the potential to take you right through fall – but this one thing can guarantee the longest blooming displays. Here's how to deadhead mums
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I've Grown Hundreds of Shrubs in the USA and Europe – These 5 Flowering Stunners Are My Non-Negotiables
Expert gardener Teo Spengler has experience in growing shrubs in different climates and landscapes, but there are some varieties she always comes back to.
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How & When To Harvest Sweet Peas for Seeds – Save Seeds Now To Grow More Fabulous, Fragrant Blooms for Free Next Year
Sweet peas are an annual garden staple. When you find a variety you love, why not save the seeds to grow more for free next year? Here's how and when to do it.
