July is one of the most important months for hydrangea lovers. While many gardeners are busy enjoying the spectacular blooms that hydrangeas produce during summer, experienced...
By the time late July arrives, many gardeners assume the planting season is effectively over. The summer heat is at its peak, early crops are wrapping...
When planning a summer garden, few annuals deliver the reliable, sun-drenched impact of marigolds (Tagetes). Whether you favor the dense, pom-pom blooms of African varieties (Tagetes...
For generations, homeowners have engaged in a quiet, relentless war against the wild plants that colonize their lawns. Millions of dollars are spent annually on chemical...
Few sensory pleasures match the experience of walking into a kitchen and brushing past a clutch of fresh mint leaves, releasing an instant wave of clean,...
If there is one space in a home landscape that regularly gets treated as an afterthought, it is the fence line. Often relegated to turfgrass, gravel...
Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is the undisputed crown jewel of the summer herb garden. Whether your goal is to blend batches of vibrant, emerald-green pesto, dress...
Ginger is one of the easiest – and most rewarding – plants you can grow inside your home. Unlike many herbs or vegetables, ginger doesn’t need...
By the time July rolls around, many gardeners assume the planting window for the year has officially slammed shut. Your spring-planted annuals might be looking a...
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are among the most reliable, rugged, and breathtaking perennials in the modern landscape. They tolerate poor soil, brave the intense heat of mid-summer, and...