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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.
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How To Grow Fire Light Hydrangea For A Beautiful Blaze Of Color From Summer Into Fall
The gorgeous 'Fire Light' panicle hydrangea will add bold color to your garden from late summer and into autumn. Learn how to grow this beauty in your garden.
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As a Master Gardener, I Always Plant These 8 Unfussy Flowers That Thrive Almost Anywhere
Make life easier with expert Susan Albert's shortlist of low-maintenance annual and perennial flowers that give maximum reward with minimal consideration.
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6 Types of Hydrangeas Every Good Gardener Should Know – And Grow for a Garden Full of Gorgeous Blooms From Spring to Fall
There are so many different hydrangeas, it can be a bit overwhelming. I've made it easy for you. Here are the 6 most common types of hydrangeas you should know.
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9 Most Prolific Dahlia Varieties For Extended Color Through Summer and Fall
These long-blooming beauties will endure for months on end, filling your garden with a sea of glorious color that just keeps on coming.
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7 Heat-Loving Flowers That Blaze With Color All Summer Long – Even When the Rest of the Garden Wilts
Keep your garden vibrant through the hottest months with these stunning, sun-loving blooms that thrive when others can't take the heat.
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I Took Control of My Neighbor's Overgrown Hedge – and Learned the Trimming Etiquette Everyone Should Know
When her neighbor began to neglect their boundary hedge, gardening writer Mary Ellen Ellis took matters into her own hands and learned a lot along the way.
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10 Flowers That Bloom In August To Glam Up Your Garden With Late Summer Razzle Dazzle
Late summer is no time to rest on your laurels! You still have time to boost your display of ornamental delights with these 10 epic flowers that bloom in August
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“I Created A Forest For Free” – A Gardening Writer Shares How She Planted 250 Trees Without Buying A Single One
Have you ever wanted your own forest or even just a few new trees? Learn how one of our writers planted an entire forest for free and how you can do the same.
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How To Deadhead Petunias for Continuous Blooms All Summer and into the Fall
Petunias are a classic addition to any summer annual garden. Learn how to deadhead petunias to keep them looking fresh and vibrant all summer long.
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I'm a Professional Garden Writer and These Are My 6 Must-Have Vining Plants – Plus 3 Aggressive Climbers to Avoid
There are lots of different options for flowering, climbing plants but after years of trial and error I found the best. Here are my favorite 6 perennial vines.
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Chop, Chop! These Are The 7 Flowering Plants You Should Cut Back In August For a Fabulous Late Summer Flush of Blooms
Cool cuts in the height of summer can guarantee another dazzling rush of color. Here are 7 plants to cut back in August to get beds and borders ablaze with fresh blooming frenzy
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Are Coffee Grounds The Secret To Bright Blue Hydrangeas? Experts Reveal What A Jolt Of Joe Really Does To Blooms
The secret to brilliant blue hydrangeas may be hiding in your kitchen cabinet, but there's to this common claim than most people know. Find out the full story.
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7 Small Flowering Trees That Bloom Beautifully In Compact Yards & Pots
Bring color, charm, and seasonal blooms to small gardens, patios, and pots with these gorgeous flowering trees that don't need much space to shine.
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Plant These 8 Flowers In August For Dazzling Displays Of Late Summer & Fall Color
You might not think there are any flowers to plant in August that could bloom this year, but think again! Sow these 8 gorgeous ornamentals for late season splendor
