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Sign up for our daily newsletter to get gardening tips and advice. No content available. Subhead As summer fades into fall, many gardeners start planning for next year by planting fall bulbs and winter greens. But there’s still plenty of color to be had in autumn gardens with the right plants. One of the best … Read more
Would you like your fiddle leaf fig to grow from small to jumbo? They’ll be happy staying in a small pot, but if you want them to reach their full size, you will need to move them to a bigger planter so they can spread out and fill out. My fiddle leaf turned out this … Read more
Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub with a gnarly, multi-stemmed growth habit. It has pretty flowers in the spring and nice glossy dark green leaves that look like rhododendron leaves. It also has gnarled stems that make it look nice all year. This shrub likes to be in the shade and … Read more
With their rose-like blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, and more, ranunculus bulbs produce some of the most breathtaking flowers in the spring garden. Also known as Persian buttercups, ranunculus are popular bulbs for beds, borders, and containers. If you’re looking to add these beauties to your garden, you may be wondering – where … Read more
One of the most commonly asked questions about hydrangeas is when and how they should be pruned. Let’s delve into that question here using three simple steps. Itching to prune your hydrangeas? Follow these 3 steps to ensure your success. Hydrangeas are popular flowering shrubs that bloom in showy mounds of color during the summer. … Read more
Tropical hibiscus plants, with their big, brightly colored flowers, are beloved additions to gardens and landscapes in warm climates. But what happens when the weather turns chilly? Just how cold tolerant are these tropical beauties? Let’s take a look at the lowest temperatures hibiscus can handle and tips to help them thrive even when the … Read more
Hydrangeas are one of the most nostalgic garden plants. They make people think of their grandmother’s garden and the long summers they spent as a child. And because their leaves are so lush and their flowers last so long, not many plants deserve a place in the garden more. People often think of all hydrangeas … Read more
Fig trees are a delicious fruit tree to grow in your garden. Their sweet fruit is perfect for eating fresh making jams and baking. Figs are relatively easy to care for, but there comes a time when your fig tree outgrows its space and needs to be transplanted to a new location. Deciding when to … Read more
Lilacs are superior performers when it comes to blooming. They develop buds in the fall which overwinter and burst into color and scent in spring. Some tender types of lilacs can be hurt by winter freezes, but most can handle USDA zones 4 or even 3. With proper pruning and some tender loving care in … Read more
Winter protection is often necessary for most types of garden roses. The extent of protection depends on the type of rose and its location in the garden. Choose only types hardy enough to survive the coldest average winter temperatures in your growing zone. When you protect roses for the winter, remember that the main goal … Read more