Best Tropical Flowers for Your Patio
Tropical plants, available in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes, are perfect for adding drama to the deck, patio, or balcony. You can leave them outdoors and treat them like annuals, or if you have lots
How to Grow Bulbs in Containers
Growing bulbs in containers is a fantastic solution for gardeners with limited spaces, or for those who want to decorate their decks, patios, or front entryways with the beautiful colors and lovely fragrances of spring
If ever a plant had looks that were deceiving, it is the pitcher plant. Exotic in appearance, these plants have proven themselves to be amazingly adaptive to less-than-ideal growing situations. Whether youre int
Dahlia Flowers: How to Grow, Cut, and Arrange Them
How do we love dahlia flowers? Let us count the ways! Like annuals, they bloom almost continually, but like perennials, you can keep them alive to grow or replant year after year. The more you cut them, the more
Fall Mums: Your Ultimate Care Guide
The Versatile Mum When fall arrives, its hard not to regret the passing of all the summer blooms we love so much: pompon dahlias, Shasta daisies, African daisies, little zinnias, asters, coreopsis, and calendula
Tough Perennials that Grow in Dry Shade
Dry shade can make for a gardening challenge: no sun, no lawn. And because its dry, most common shade plants (which are native to moist, woodland conditions) fail to thrive. Pick the right plants, however, and you can
Perennials are a wonderful addition to any garden. Here are six of our favorites--ones we like especially because of their relatively long bloom period. Our first three nominees for the longest bloom are right at home
How Can I Successfully Transplant Peony Plants?
First, its crucial that this job be completed in fall as the plants begin to go dormant, not in spring as they prepare to bloom. In September, choose a spot in full sun (at least 6 hours per day), and prepare the
Free Garden Plan Our free Planting Guide for this butterfly garden includes a larger version of the illustration, a detailed layout diagram, a list of plants for the garden as shown, a list of alternatives for eac
When to Divide Hostas The best time of year to divide hostas is in late summer (August or early September). But, dont worry if you forget: You can divide hostas anytime from spring to fall. Heres a hint: If you divide
How to Grow, Maintain, and Divide Bearded Iris
Expert Tips Its a magical time when bearded irises unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. Once commonly called flags, these perennials flourish in USDA Zones 3-9, where winter t
When you feel like tossing a rug over your yard and calling it good, count on groundcover plants. These dependable, hardworking plants carpet the ground with minimal fuss. Sure, you still need to water, weed, and feed
Hydrangeas can present a bit of a conundrum for gardeners when it comes to pruning, because theres no single method thats right for all hydrangeas. Here are the basics of hydrangea pruning—when to prune hydrangeas
Start a tradition that you can pass to the next generation Diane Ott Whealys garden at Heritage Farm, headquarters of the Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, IA. All photos: Seed Savers Exchange About the
When I started working at Gardeners Supply in the 1990s, my Vermont backyard was pretty green—with grass. Today, theres just a tiny bit of the original lawn left. Most of the available space has given way to trees
Taming the Unruly Perennial Garden
As a founding employee of Gardeners Supply, I wore many different hats over the years. Currently, I have my own company called Johnnie Brook Creative. The gardens around my home in Richmond, VT, include a large v
How to create a garden that works for you Skilled designers combine plants and hardscape (stone, fencing and decorations), to create a beautiful garden.Experienced gardeners have no problem deciding when to pla
Growing Older, Growing Smarter
The right tools make sure gardening is within reach at any age Marty Ross is a garden journalist and gardener who lives in Kansas City, MO, and Virginia’s Tidewater region. She has a community garden plot and gro
Gardening with the Terrazza System
Create a Deckscape with Modular Planters Because the Terrazza components all work together, you can create a design that fits your site. The most beautiful gardens are often those that are skillfully ble
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