You don't have to have tons of space to grow climbing roses. Many of them grow well in containers, so you can grow them in smaller spaces and on patios, too! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips on successfully growing climbers and ramblers in containers.
Knockout roses are popular for their color, reliable reblooming, and easygoing nature. But even these low-maintenance beauties benefit from simple pruning for the best form and flowering. Garden expert Katherine Rowe reviews how and when to prune Knockout roses for a (nearly) effortless show.
Maybe you inherited an old home or forgot about the evergreen hedge in the backyard. No matter your struggle, this guide will help you renovate and rejuvenate your overgrown hedges. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven expert pruning tips to guide you through the process.
It's getting to be blooming time for your roses, and along with blooming, we have to think about pruning. Here are some types of roses that you should always prune after they bloom.
We adore a well-curated cottage garden brimming with an array of flowers, herbs, edibles, and various other found items. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some of our favorite shrubs to create a most inviting space.
While peonies don’t require much in the way of dividing, it’s a useful way to expand our collection and can benefit the health of the colony. If you have an established group, it’s a great way to spread the bountiful blooms to other garden areas. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in simple steps for successfully dividing peonies.
Peonies have been charming gardens for centuries, and heirloom varieties are a testament to their longevity and performance. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores antique peonies, rooted in history, to add to our modern collections.
If you want your peonies to reach their decades-long dreamy potential, certain missteps must be avoided. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to give the long-lived blooming perennials the best situation at planting and beyond to avoid peony-growing mistakes.
When it comes to spectacular cut flowers, peonies have few rivals. If you like to find the most unusual varieties to grow, here are some of the most striking cultivars for your cutting garden and landscape.
Many peonies soak up the sun to power their voluminous blooms, but they also enjoy a bit of afternoon shade protection in warm climates with intense sun. Some selections prefer even more shade. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores peonies that grow in the shade to bring the beloved blooms to our canopy edges.
Early-blooming peonies bring us our fix of full petals and sweet fragrance before other varieties emerge. In a range of tones from soft to bold, the petaled bowls are irresistible. Even the single blooms are petal-packed, and with open centers, they welcome pollinators as a pollen and nectar source. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing, early-blooming peonies to herald warm weather.
Itoh peonies are a hybrid between two top-performing species with drop-dead gorgeous blooms. They bring the best of common garden and tree peonies with fully-petaled globes on strong stems. Versatile across garden scales and growing zones, Itoh peonies are a special addition. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the easy elegance of Itoh peonies and their exceptional landscape rewards.