USDA zones 1 and 2 represent the coldest climates with the lowest temperatures. Yet, there are plant communities that thrive with adaptations to withstand frigid winters. From evergreens to deciduous shrubs, including those that flower and fruit, we’ve got rugged, ornamental options. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores shrubs to try in zone 1 and 2 gardens for durable landscape performance with multi-season appeal.
It's time to get those roses growing and blooming again, but first, we need to peel away those protections that kept them safe in the cold weather. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about caring for your rose in the spring and removing those protections to get it back in good form.
Bare root roses have some great advantages and make great additions to the garden. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about when to plant them and how soaking the roots is beneficial.
If you want to plant disease-resistant shrubs, February is a great time to start. Once they’re in the ground, you’ll have easy-to-maintain greenery to frame your home and garden. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the best shrubs that stand up to diseases.
Bare-root roses rise quickly from their dormant state into leafy, blooming shrubs as planting conditions foster growth. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores when bare-root roses bloom, what to expect in the first year, and how to support healthy selections for years of vigor.
Roses are durable and resilient, rising from a bundle of sticks and roots to flourish into leafy, blooming specimens. To experience the magic of bare-root selections, we can hone in on what makes them viable. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores what to look for in a healthy bare-root rose (and what to avoid).
Underneath a rose’s outward beauty is a durable and hardy core, but certain conditions at planting set the best foundation for those gorgeous blooms. This includes minimizing winter extremes. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in when to plant roses in late winter, depending on your climate.
Specialty potted azaleas shine this time of year, and the right situation and care keep them looking their best. To extend the colorful show, join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in avoiding common mistakes when housing potted azaleas indoors.
Are you looking to plant a flowering hedge or add long-lived plants that provide beautiful blooms for arrangements? Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some of the top shrubs for your cut flower garden.
These beloved woody perennial shrubs bring their colorful charm indoors through florist-potted varieties. The forced blooms in vibrant shades emerge as many other plants are resting. If your indoor azalea shows signs of stress and decline, join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring a few primary causes and how to restore its vigor.
Honeysuckles are fragrant shrubs or vines perfect for chilly climates. Winter honeysuckle is a special type from China that grows well in North America. Give it plenty of space, airflow, and light, and it’ll fill your backyard with alluring, aromatic blossoms for decades.
Camellias are a treasure when they flower in the cool season, and their attractive foliage and forms structure the landscape year-round. ‘Yuletide’ bursts with bright red blooms just in time for the holidays. Explore how to plant, grow, and care for these sasanqua camellias with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.