The key to growing big, colorful, juicy tomatoes is plenty of light and moisture. These sun lovers can’t perform their best without lots of time basking in bright light. Learn all about tomato plant light exposure needs from seed to harvest, including tips to manage heatwaves, in this guide. Read more now.
Pumpkins are an excellent crop to grow for a bounty of gourds for fall decorations and, of course, pie. But what should you grow alongside your pumpkins? Learn about the best companion plants to grow in your pumpkin patch for pest control, soil improvement, and to maintain diversity in your garden. Read more now.
Forget-me-not is an eye-catching beauty that’s been a garden favorite for centuries, and its blue flowers have become a symbol of remembrance for many. It’s an easy-care, cute plant to add to your garden or a container on your patio, and you can learn all about how to grow and care for this popular plant in our guide.
Lily of the valley sports delicate, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. It’s ideal for adding to shady gardens, growing happily in Zones 3 to 7. But did you know there are a number of different varieties available, with variegated leaves and even pink flowers? Learn about 19 gorgeous types in this guide. Read more.
Bring the pungent evergreen foliage of rosemary onto your deck or patio by growing it in containers. If you don’t have room in your garden, this versatile, easycare herb grows happily in pots and planters and provides ornamental interest in addition to its culinary uses. Learn how to grow rosemary in containers now.
Eggplant spacing might seem straightforward, but once you dive into the world of aubergines you’ll realize the plants come in a few different sizes. Even more intriguing, eggplants can be grown as short-lived perennials and the spacing requirements change accordingly. To find out everything you need to know, read more now.
Widely considered by herbalists to be a natural remedy for headaches, feverfew also happens to be an attractive landscaping plant. With white and yellow daisy-like flowers atop green feathery stems, this colorful herb is a fantastic addition to the garden. Learn how to plant and grow feverfew in this guide. Read more now.
If you want to keep your fuchsias looking fabulous, you need to know how to deadhead them the right way. While the flowers fall on their own, they leave behind seed pods that may signal the plant to stop producing blossoms. This guide will help you prevent that from happening so you can keep enjoying the colorful show.
Cool-season leeks are suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 10 and prefer full sun, fertile soil, and moderate moisture. Consider interplanting these alliums with one or more companion plants that share similar cultural requirements. Discover 17 of the best companion plants for leeks in this guide. Read more now.
Rose bushes benefit long-term from having the best start in life. A rose planted the right way, in the right place, at the right time, will be healthier than one that isn’t. If you aren’t sure how to plant roses, our guide has got you covered. We’ll walk you through the process step by step, for bountiful blossoms.
Rose campion (Silene coronaria) is easy to grow and adds stunning contrast with magenta, white, or soft blush flowers against silver foliage. These biennials or short-lived perennials thrive in Zones 3 to 9 and self-seed readily without becoming invasive. Learn how to grow this cottage garden favorite in this guide.
Looking to grow bay laurel from seed? This guide will help you through the process of harvesting the seeds, encouraging them to germinate, and transplanting seedlings to the garden. We’ll also help you figure out what went wrong if you run into trouble. All you need is a little patience and this article to get started.
Clematis are stunning vines in a huge variety of flower colors, sizes, bloom times, and growth habits in both evergreen and deciduous varieties. And when you know what group they belong to, they’re easily grown with an abundance of flowers. Learn the different types of clematis and how to identify your vines here.
Banana squash are wonders of the garden. These large winter squash look like oversized pink or blue bananas, weigh over 60 pounds, and have sweet flesh that is perfect for roasting, baking, or turning into warming autumn or winter soups. Learn how to plant and grow banana squash in this guide. Read more now.
With bright colors and a lovely, sweetly spicy scent of cloves, sweet williams are a welcome addition to beds and borders, flowering in late spring and reblooming lightly through summer. And they make excellent, long-lasting cut flowers as well. Learn how to plant and grow Dianthus barbatus in this guide. Read more now.
Pansies are a favorite for many flower gardeners, available in a wide selection of colors, trailing or mounding growth habits, and small, medium, and large flower sizes. But what type should you choose for your garden? Learn more about 19 of the best pansy series and cultivars and discover your favorites. Read more now.
Foxgloves are low-maintenance, spring-blooming plants that thrive in shady spots. To keep them looking sharp, they benefit from occasional trimming. Deadheading removes spent flower stalks, preventing unwanted seed spread while tidying up the plant’s appearance. Learn how to deadhead foxgloves in this guide. Read more.
Impatiens are appreciated for their ability to add reliable color to shady areas in the garden. But when they fail to bloom, it can be disappointing. There are a variety of reasons why this might happen. Learn about 7 common reasons why impatiens may fail to bloom and what you can do about it in this guide. Read more.
You’ve heard the term “conifer,” but what does that actually mean? Many of us picture a stately evergreen with dark green needles, but not all conifers are evergreen and many have scale-like or flat needles. So what exactly is a conifer? Learn about what makes conifers special and how to identify them in this guide.
Wondering why your asparagus plants consistently produce weak, thin spears? A number of factors such as lack of water, nutrient deficiency, and overharvesting can result in skinny spears. Fortunately these problems aren’t too hard to fix. Read on to learn about the causes and solutions for thin asparagus.
If you’re looking for a big display that doesn’t take much work to fill up your porch or patio, marigolds fit the bill. These sturdy flowers are extremely forgiving but you don’t have to sacrifice color or big blossoms. Gardener’s Path shows you how to succeed with growing marvelous marigolds in containers. Read more.
Yes, you can eat radish greens that sprout from the roots in your veggie garden. Baby leaves add zing to a spring mix, while larger leaves can join other cole crop leafy greens in a mix for braising or stir fries. Or, skip the root harvest and pick radish sprouts or microgreens just a few days or weeks from sowing.
Want to pick hundreds of cherry tomatoes from a single homegrown plant? Grow ‘Supersweet 100’ to harvest a bounty from midsummer to first frost. The hybrid plants are disease-resistant, and yield sweet fruits for fresh eating, cooking, and preserving. Our tips will help you grow a bumper crop of ‘Supersweet 100.’
Raspberries mean summer’s here, and it’s time to grow your own. Whether you want to eat them fresh, bake them into a pie, or can homemade preserves, there’s something for everyone. To find the best everbearing or summer bearing cultivar for your growing zone, in a variety of colors, read more now on Gardener’s Path.
Thinking of growing winter squash? Make sure to choose the best variety to match the length of your growing season and the size of your garden. And of course, you’ll want to pick a cultivar that will please your palate too! Keep reading to discover 11 of the best winter squash cultivars and find your new favorite.
Fuchsias are fussy about the amount of water they want. They can’t tolerate dry soil at all. But at the same time, soggy roots will kill them off pretty quickly. The challenge is figuring out the right amount of water and when to apply it. This guide will arm you with the knowledge you need to make your plants happy.
Did you know there are teeny tiny, low-growing dogwoods? Dwarf cornel aka bunchberry (Cornus suecica) have similar spectacular flowers and foliage as their larger cousins but in a petite, ground covering plant. Ideal for filling spaces under trees and shady spots. Learn how to grow dwarf cornel in this guide. Read more.
If you’re growing blackberries, knowing how and when to fertilize is one of the most important parts of raising these fantastic brambles. If you can nail the process of fertilizing you can pretty much guarantee a massive harvest. Learn how and when to fertilize your blackberry bushes in this guide. Read more now.
Corn is a popular crop around the world, and it’s easy to grow in the garden. If you’re growing corn you’ll need to know the best companion plants to repel pests, provide groundcover, and fix nitrogen in the soil. Learn about the Three Sisters planting method and what to plant with your corn crop. Read more now.
Burning bushes (Euonymus alatus) are appreciated for their bright, vibrant fall color. But thanks to their tiny seeds, the shrubs can pop up where they aren’t wanted, earning them the status of invasive in some areas. There’s now a sterile option available, Fire Ball Seedless. Learn more about this cultivar now. Read more.
English roses are incredibly popular for a reason. They combine all the best traits of old garden roses with the hardiness and repeat flowering of modern varieties. Where did they come from, how do you grow them, and which are the best to plant? We’ll explain all that and more in this guide to David Austin roses.
Grape hyacinth (Muscari) are cute little spring-blooming flowers that provide color in the early season. These easygoing bulbs naturalize readily and need little maintenance. However, for best results, they benefit from a bit of care after they have finished flowering. Learn what to do post-bloom in this guide. Read more.
Sunflowers that don’t produce pollen were bred for pro florists and are now available to home gardeners. Here’s a fresh-picked roundup of popular pollenless varieties with unique blooms, available in a rainbow of colors and sizes. Some are suited for containers too. Ready to grow your own? Read more on Gardener’s Path.
Mmm, what’s that lovely smell? With their heady perfume and rich colors, hyacinths make a wonderful addition to the spring garden, or a very welcome indoor feature during the dreary winter months. Join us for a look at the best care and growing tips for this flowering favorite – read more now on Gardener’s Path.
Propagating calla lilies can be achieved through seeds or division, each method offering its own rewards. Growing from seed requires patience as they take time to mature, while division is quicker, involving splitting rhizomes for immediate results. Both techniques ensure vibrant blooms and healthy new plants. Learn both methods with this guide!
Spring-harvested asparagus spears are delicious perennial vegetables in shades of green, purple, and white. Growing requirements include a full-sun placement with fertile, slightly acidic, well-draining soil in Zones 3 to 10. Discover 15 of the best varieties for home gardeners in this guide. Read more now.
Jalapenos are compact, productive chili pepper plants that produce medium-sized fruits with moderate heat. The glossy green pods ripen to red or purple and can be eaten fresh, pickled, or dried. The plants thrive in warm temperatures with plenty of sun. Learn how to grow jalapeno peppers in this guide. Read more now.
Turk’s cap or martagon lilies are striking midsummer bloomers. Producing tall spires of recurved, fragrant flowers in rich, warm colors, they’re the best lily species for growing in a bit of shade. Slow to get established, they’re highly showy once they settle in. Learn how to grow these beautiful lilies in this guide.
Want to grow your own summer squash? These veggies are available in a delicious assortment of colors, shapes, patterns, and sizes. Whether you prefer your squash grilled, stuffed, spiralized, or sauteed, you have your pick for the garden. Discover 21 of the best summer squash varieties and choose your favorite now.
Okra is a flowering plant with elongated, edible pods that are frequently used as a thickening agent in gumbo. With colorful varieties ranging from dwarf to over eight feet, it’s as pretty in the garden as it is functional. Read on to learn how easy it is to grow okra in your vegetable patch, here on Gardener’s Path.
The must-have movie companion, popcorn is one of the most popular snacks around. Whether you prefer it salty, sweet, or smothered in butter, if you’re a fan of popcorn and are thinking of having a “pop” at growing your own, then check out our handy roundup of the best varieties to grow, now on Gardener’s Path.
Learning how to correctly prune blackberry bushes will result in stronger, healthier plants with annual harvests of large and juicy fruit. It is also an important step to keeping brambles from becoming tangled and unmanageable. Read more for detailed information on how and when to trim blackberries.
Calla lilies are loved for their gorgeous colorful flowers and handsome upright foliage that looks good all season long. A knockout as a specimen plant, these easy-to-grow rhizomes also look terrific mixed in perennial beds and patio pots. Learn how to grow calla lilies for easy sophistication right here. Read more.
Grapevines are easy to cultivate and prized for their climbing, lush foliage and clusters of delicious, juicy fruits that are harvested late in the growing season. There are table varieties for fresh eating, jellies, and juice and those grown for winemaking. Learn about 19 of the best grapevine varieties in this guide.
Understanding the best way to buy roses can save you a lot of work, and results in healthier, happier plants for your garden. But there’s more to it than you think. From knowing where to shop and what to look for, to whether you should pick own-root or grafted plants, this guide has all the tips you need. Read more.
If you’re expecting your bleeding heart plant to bloom with bountiful flowers in the spring, you may feel utterly disappointed if the foliage thrives but flowers never appear, or only appear in small numbers. What went wrong? Is there hope? What should you do? Learn how to help your bleeding hearts bloom in this guide.
Goldenrods are late-season wildflowers bearing large golden sprays of blooms. With over 120 different species, there’s one suited to nearly every growing situation – dry or moist soil, wild meadows or compact gardens. To learn about 9 different goldenrods and discover which is best for your landscape, read more now.
Shasta daisies are clump-forming perennials that bloom all summer with bright white or yellow ray florets with yellow centers. Hardy and easy to cultivate, these flowers are ideal for growing in containers, adding charm to decks and patios. Learn how to grow Shasta daisies in containers in this guide. Read more now.
Sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a perennial herb native to Europe, suited to cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7. The flowers, leaves, roots, stems, and seeds have an anise-like aroma and flavor, and it’s easy to grow. Learn how to cultivate sweet cicely in your herb garden in this guide. Read more now.
Queeny Lime is a series of zinnia cultivars with a delightful, muted color palette. Formerly known as Queen Lime, they are gorgeous in cottage gardens, and their soft colors provide excellent cut flower options for floral arrangements and wedding bouquets. Learn how to grow these summer blooms in this guide. Read more.
Which type of cucumber should you plant in your garden? All types grow fast and have high yields, but each has unique benefits, too. Vining types save space, pickling fruits hold up to processing, and seedless varieties may grow without pollinators. This guide to cucumber categories will help you explore your options.
Ranunculus offers vibrant, eye-catching blooms for your spring garden. These compact plants thrive in beds and borders, producing florist-quality flowers in a range of colors. Grown as perennials in Zones 8-10, they can be lifted and stored for the winter elsewhere. Learn how to grow ranunculus in this guide. Read more.
Indian paintbrush is a hemiparasitic plant native to North America, generally sporting bright crimson blooms. These wildflowers can be challenging to cultivate, but in the right conditions, they will bring an abundance of pollinators to meadows, rock gardens, or xeriscapes. Learn how to grow Castilleja in this guide.
If you want to be able to enjoy your magnolia in all its glory year-round, you need an evergreen type. There are three common species that can remain evergreen all year long so you can enjoy the glorious leaves even in the winter. Learn about 23 of the best evergreen magnolias in this guide. Read more now.
Cauliflower is a cool-weather cole crop that can be temperamental, even under the best of circumstances. When insects feed on it, a whole new set of challenges arises. Read on to discover nine of the most common cauliflower pests that feed on foliage, heads, and roots, and learn about effective treatment options.
An excellent crop for beginning gardeners, radishes are fun, easy, and fast to grow. These members of the mustard family are also easy to pick – but it’s important to get the timing right. And depending on the type, you may need a hand tool to help with the task. Learn how to harvest radishes in this guide. Read more now.
Want to bring the prairie beauty of echinacea to your patio? Coneflowers are a sturdy staple of flower gardens across the US, with their stand-out shape and color. We’ll help you learn how to grow coneflowers in containers so you can enjoy these fetching flowers even if you only have a tiny spot on a balcony.
Shasta daisy is a popular plant that adds a pop of fresh, bright summer color. This sturdy beauty is an easy and versatile perennial to have in your garden, whether you use it in a border or as a cut flower. Learn all about how to grow, propagate, and care for this robust plant in our guide. Read more now.
Cushaw squash is a large winter variety, with delicious, meaty, moist flesh. The fruits are shaped like crooknecks and can weigh up to 20 pounds. Since you’re unlikely to find them at the grocery store or farmer’s market, you’ll need to grow your own. Learn how to plant and grow cushaw squash in this guide. Read more now.
Common sage is a versatile, savory herb often found in the company of parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Do you enjoy the flavor of sage in recipes like meat rubs and stuffing? It’s time you started your own supply. Learn how easy it is to grow this essential Mediterranean herb in the garden or a container. Read more now.
Winged beans (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) are tropical, vining legumes that grow as perennials in Zones 10 to 12 and as annuals elsewhere. The entire plant is edible, and the ruffled, feather-like pods are a visual treat, as well. Learn how to plant and grow winged beans aka four-angled beans in this guide. Read more now.
Want to start growing your own vegetables but you don’t have much space to spread out? Is it your goal to make the most of every nook and cranny of your small garden, balcony, or windowsill? Learn more about the best varieties of vegetables to grow in pots and containers, now on Gardener’s Path. Read more.
Parsley has a rich and storied history, and its substantial health properties and usefulness as a garden herb are timeless. Easy to grow and propagate, this attractive herb is a welcome addition to veggie patches and flower containers, and storage of surplus stock is simple as well. Get all the details on how to grow and enjoy parsley – read more now.
True hyssop is a perennial herb with a zesty flavor and spires of pretty blue-violet flowers that bloom for weeks from summer until frost. A staple in herb gardens and kitchen potagers, the plants also make handsome ornamentals and can be clipped for a formal shape. Learn how to grow hyssop in containers in this guide.
Cantaloupe is a warm weather crop that’s sweet, firm, and scrumptious. If you want to harvest homegrown cantaloupe, but don’t have room in your garden (or the right type of weather) why not try growing it in containers? Planting in pots saves space in your garden and can extend the growing season. Read more now.
Delicious with a crisp texture, kohlrabi is easy to grow in the cool season garden. Whether you’re growing in rows, raised beds, or with the square foot gardening method, you’ll need to ensure they are spaced appropriately to allow the bulbous stems to develop. Learn how far apart to space kohlrabi in this guide.
There are so many coreopsis varieties to choose from that it’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re trying to pick out a few to plant in your flower beds. We’ve rounded up 17 of our favorite varieties to make the decision easy! Whether you’re looking for a specific color or height, we’ve got you covered. Read more now.
Astilbe flowers are striking, like plumes of feathers in a rainbow of colors from white to the deepest purple – often lasting for weeks at a time. These shade-loving perennials are ideal for those darker spots in the landscape. Discover when astilbe blooms and how to extend the flowering season in this guide. Read more.
True amaryllis, aka belladonna lily is a striking late season perennial that needs dry summers and mild, moist winters to produce their tall flower stalks. Sweetly fragrant, the many showy blooms are ideal for adding color to arid spots throughout the garden. Learn how to grow Amaryllis belladonna in this guide. Read more.
Ask any gardener what they’re growing this season, and more than likely, that list will include lettuce. Buttercrunch is one of the most popular varieties for the home garden, with a soft, buttery texture perfect for wraps, sandwiches, and salads. Learn how to triumph over pests and pitfalls when growing buttercrunch.
With the arrival of the dog days of summer, is your garden starting to look a bit drab as flowers fade? Bring a rainbow of late summer color to your beds, borders, and containers with flowering bulbs. Learn about 15 top-performing favorites, suited to a variety of growing conditions in this guide. Read more now.
If you notice the leaves on your rose bush turning yellow, don’t despair. While there are many possible causes for this common problem, most of them also have straightforward solutions. In this guide, we’ll help you identify exactly what’s causing your rose leaves to yellow and how to turn your plants green again.
Hyssop is a fragrant culinary and medicinal herb with blue, purple, pink, or white flowers that attract a variety of pollinators. It’s a relative of mint that doesn’t spread aggressively, and is ideal for growing in rock gardens, borders, or containers. Learn how to grow and use hyssop in this guide. Read more now.
Cosmos come in a stunning array of different varieties, but we’ve narrowed the field to 25 of the most gorgeous, colorful cultivars, many of them award winners. Discover the best and most beautiful double, semi-double, bicolored, and patterned cosmos varieties and choose your favorite for your yard and garden.
Spring is such a colorful time of year as winter fades away, and one of the most colorful contributors is the glorious redbud tree. These can put on a big, bright, flowery show with very little effort on your part. This guide shows you all you need to know about growing these sturdy, beautiful harbingers of spring.
Parsley is a nutritious, highly aromatic, and richly flavored herb, with tasty leaves that are used in a wide variety of savory dishes to brighten and balance flavors. The pretty foliage is a must-have for convenient kitchen gardens and is easily grown in pots. Learn how to grow parsley in containers in this guide.
Redbuds can be tricky to propagate, but with patience and the right method — seed, cuttings, or transplanting — you can grow your own stunning tree. Skip grafting unless you’re an expert and stick with these reliable techniques to add this spring-blooming beauty to your landscape. Learn more now with our guide.
Ornamental sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are early-season annuals with pretty, elegant flowers and a vining or bushy growth habit. It’s disappointing when the flowers fail to appear when they ought to. Discover seven reasons why sweet peas may fail to bloom and what to do about it in this guide. Read more now.
Cold-hardy and a favorite of wildlife, silky dogwood (Cornus amomum) is an easy to grow option for gardeners with a sunny, wet spot in the landscape. Native to North America, it produces pretty clusters of white flowers in spring followed by cobalt blue berries in fall. Learn how to grow silky dogwood in this guide.
The Paeonia genus contains flowers native to Asia, Europe, and North America. There are numerous species and cultivars with different growth habits, dimensions, and colors. Discover exciting options for beds, borders, and containers, in this informative guide to the different types of peonies. Read more now.
Radicchio is a cool-weather crop perfect for when most other vegetables in the garden have turned up their toes. The bitter leaves are as gorgeous as they are tasty, and the flavor improves after a frost. If you’re ready to give this moderately challenging plant a go, our guide will cover all you need to know. Read more.
Broccoli is one of those veggies that offers so much more than we often give it credit for. This staple crop can be harvested for its large heads, as well as its young tender leaves and side shoots. Read more now to learn how to harvest and store broccoli, and pick up some delicious recipe ideas too.
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are versatile alliums suitable for cultivation in the ground, raised beds, or containers, making them ideal for small-space and kitchen gardens. These easy-care perennials offer flavor, beauty, and even some pest control benefits. Learn how to plant and grow chives in this guide. Read more.
Perennial flowering hyacinths are a sweetly fragrant addition to spring gardens in Zones 4 to 8. Ideal growing conditions include full to partial sun and organically-rich, well-draining soil. Sometimes, even in an ideal growing environment, they fail to bloom. Discover nine reasons why in this guide. Read more now.
Malabar spinach (Basella alba) is a vining perennial that produces flavorful green leaves and stems. This heat-tolerant crop grows as a perennial in Zones 7-10 and as an annual elsewhere. The flavor can resemble that of spinach but a bit more acid in the flavor. Learn how to grow malabar spinach in this guide. Read more.
Hatch peppers are appreciated for their smoky, earthy flavor and varying heat levels, making them extremely versatile in the kitchen. They thrive in warm climates with full sun and nutrient-rich soil. Learn more about Hatch peppers and how to grow these flavorful chiles in your garden in this guide. Read more now.
Are you wondering which herbs, flowers, or veggies make the best companion plants for your tomatoes? Different combinations of plants provide a variety of benefits which include adding nutrients to the soil, protection from pests, or attracting pollinators. Discover 21 of the best tomato companion plants in this guide.
Turtlehead (Chelone spp.) is a North American native wildflower that thrives in wet, boggy soils. Suitable for cultivation in Zones 3 to 9, the three-foot-tall flower stalks in pink, red, or white appear in August and persist into early fall. Learn how to plant and grow turtlehead in this guide. Read more now.
Cucumber magnolia (cucumbertree) is a North American native that grows to 100 feet tall in ideal conditions. Unlike other magnolias, it withstands cold temperatures and adapts to various soil conditions. It produces large, fragrant flowers and thrives in Zones 4 to 9. Learn how to grow cucumber magnolia in this guide.
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) is an aromatic herb with a history of medicinal and culinary use, and the pretty flowers make it popular as an ornamental planting. Native to Mediterranean Europe and Central Asia, it thrives in Zones 5 to 9 as a short-lived perennial. Learn how to plant and grow clary sage in this guide.
Greek or bush basil is naturally petite with a pleasing compact, round shape and correspondingly small leaves. It’s perfect for growing in containers, either outdoors or indoors in the kitchen on a windowsill. It has all the flavor of sweet basil in a compact form. Learn how to plant and grow Greek basil in this guide.
Mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus spp.) is a water-wise shrub or tree native to semi-deserts and arid shrublands in the western US. These drought-tolerant plants need very little care once established, and provide evergreen foliage, fragrant flowers, and rugged good looks. Learn how to grow mountain mahogany in this guide.
Yard long beans are annual legumes that produce extra-long, thin pods. Also known as Chinese long or asparagus beans, they are delicious and extremely popular in Asian cuisine with purple, green, red, or cream pods. Learn how to plant and grow yard long beans in your vegetable garden in this guide. Read more now.
Tatarian dogwoods (Cornus alba) offer four seasons of interest, with clusters of spring flowers, bright green or variegated summer leaves, vibrant fall foliage, and bright red or yellow branches in the winter. They’re compact, versatile, and pretty. Learn how to grow Siberian dogwood in this guide. Read more now.
If you want healthy basil plants with lots of tasty leaves, you need to make sure you water the right way. Too much moisture causes disease and rot, and not enough results in bolting or slow growth. Learn how and when to water for the healthiest basil plants and how to promote the most flavorful leaves in this guide.
If you like hot peppers, habaneros are the go-to for heat lovers. The fruits have just the right level of heat, balanced with a pleasing smoky, fruity flavor. There are numerous cultivars with different heat levels to please any palate. Learn all about how to plant and grow these intensely flavorful chilies in this guide.
For a mid-sized ornamental with lovely multi-season aesthetics, look no further than flowering dogwood! This tree flaunts stunning white leaf bracts, fantastic foliage, and an attractive growth habit, all of which are sure to wow and amaze visitors to your garden. Our guide explains exactly how to grow it! Read more.
If you want to add some reliable fall color to your landscape, look no further than clematis varieties that bloom in autumn. These vines are at their most dramatic when all the other summer-blooming species are reaching the end of their performance. Learn about 21 of the best fall-blooming clematis varieties in this guide.
Chickpeas aka garbanzo beans are versatile legumes delicious in hummus, curries, fritters, stews, and salads. They are surprisingly easy to grow in the home garden if you have the right conditions, and are sown in spring then harvested in fall. Learn how to plant and grow your own chickpeas in this guide. Read more now.
Scallop squash are tender, tasty, and beautifully shaped, resembling pies or flying saucers. And with a wide selection of different types to choose from, even the pickiest gardener is bound to find a patty pan that will become a new favorite. Discover 13 of the best types of patty pan squash in this guide. Read more now.