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5 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO WHEN PLANTING HYDRANGEAS
Stacey Hirvela, Proven Winners® ColorChoice®
Everyone wants to get their new plants off to the best possible start, and sometimes that can lead to problems – especially for hydrangeas. It’s not that they are finicky or difficult; in fact, it’s actually the opposite: they’re quite easy to grow and resilient, and many people tend to do too much at planting time, smothering them with a bit too much love.
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SOME NEW PLANTS FROM TERRA NOVA: THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
Dan Heims, Terra Nova
Yikes, campers! It’s hot! We are excited to offer three great plants following in the footsteps of their brethren already in the industry. We’re featuring bicolored Echinacea PRIMA™ 'Aura', Ajuga Nova™ Pink, and Coreopsis Nova™ Amber.
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HUMIDITY MATTERS: WHY YOUR HOUSEPLANTS CRAVE MOIST AIR
Justin Hancock, Costa Farms
When it comes to houseplant care, light and water get all the attention—but relative humidity is just as crucial. Most tropical plants evolved in lush, humid environments, and the dry air inside our homes (especially during winter or in air-conditioned spaces) can leave them struggling.
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SAY "I DO" TO FALL FLORALS
Delilah Onofrey, Suntory Flowers
Planning a late summer/early fall wedding or party? Incorporating homegrown or locally sourced flowers is a great way to create beauty and style on a budget.
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GIBBS GARDENS' 24 UNIQUE GARDEN AREAS INSPIRE HOME GARDENERS
Barbara Schneider, Gibbs Gardens
August is a month of fairy-tale beauty at Gibbs Gardens—and this Cinderella is dressed for the ball. Marvelous displays of color—their bold hues sparkling like jewels—dance across the 376-acre garden in every direction.
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HOW TO TURN YOUR BACKYARD INTO A YEAR-ROUND BIRD HAVEN
GrowJoy
You don’t need acres of land or expert gardening skills to create a thriving bird sanctuary—just a backyard and a bit of intention. With the right mix of native plants, food sources, water, and shelter, even the most suburban space can become a buzzing, chirping haven for birds.
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CAN I PLANT IN THE FALL? ABSOLUTELY— AND YOU SHOULD.
Heirloom Roses
If you think you’ve missed the window to plant roses this year, think again. Fall is actually one of the best—and most overlooked—times to get roses into the ground. Planting now means your roses will head into winter well-established and ready to bloom big come spring.
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3 TYPES OF GARLIC TO PLANT THIS FALL
Park Seed
Garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow. It’s low-maintenance, flavorful, and doubles as a garden companion that naturally helps deter pests. But not all garlic is the same—different types offer different flavors, growing preferences, and uses in the kitchen. Here’s how to choose the right garlic for your garden and your plate.
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DON'T STOP NOW
Wild Birds Unlimited
It’s probably one of the oldest idioms about feeding birds, “I don’t feed the birds in summer because they don’t need it!” Well, if they don’t “need it”…they sure do seem to love it! Summer is actually the most heavily bird populated season in most of North America, and feeding birds in the summer actually provides numerous perks for them…and for you, too.
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3 TIPS FOR LATE SUMMER ROSE CARE
Jackson & Perkins
The heat of summer can take a toll on roses—blooms get smaller, growth slows, and leaves may begin to drop. But don’t let the midsummer slowdown fool you. August is actually the perfect time to prep your roses for a truly dazzling fall display.
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CONTAINER GARDEN: LATE-SUMMER REVIVAL TIPS
Wayside Gardens
By late summer, even the best-looking container gardens can start to lose steam. But with a little care, your pots can bounce back and look great straight through fall.
Here’s how to revive your containers and get more mileage out of your summer efforts.
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4 WAYS COVER CROPS REVITALIZE YOUR SOIL
Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market
Over time, soil changes for the better or worse depending on how you care for it. By utilizing the fall, winter, and early spring seasons for soil rejuvenation, you can enjoy a healthier and more productive spring and summer harvest.
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PLAN AND CREATE THE GARDEN OF YOUR DREAMS WITH MONROVIA'S LANDSCAPE STYLE GUIDE
Monrovia
Monrovia’s new 2025 Landscape Style Guide offers inspiration for every garden on every page. Whether you are looking to attract more pollinators, create a serene seating area, or add a little blooming power to your edible garden, the guide offers design ideas, new plants and planting combinations to help create the perfect outdoor oasis.
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HELPING YOUR GREENHOUSE HANDLE HEATWAVES
Roger Marshall, Hartley Botanic
It’s hot. Really hot! Forecasters say that temperatures here in Rhode Island could reach 100F (38C) with humidity to match. What can you do to lower your greenhouse temperatures during heatwaves?
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ANNUAL FLOWERS THAT TAKE THE HEAT
Melinda Myers
As temperatures rise, some annuals slow down or stop flowering due to heat stall. They will recover as temperatures cool but may leave your gardens or containers looking less colorful. Take some time now to evaluate annual flowers that are thriving in your garden and those that may need to be left off the plant list for next year’s garden.
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A HISTORIC GARDEN THAT PROVIDED FOR FAMILY NEEDS
During our visit to a windmill garden in the Netherlands, we learned that it was designed to produce as many things as possible to sustain family life. Willows surround the garden and act as windbreakers and provide canes to be harvested. We see them used in the construction of fences or as part of the barns. Watch the video...
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GARDENING IN THE NETHERLANDS
In this episode GardenSMART visits a typical windmill garden. This is a wonderful example of what a traditional miller's garden would have looked like. Every windmill had a vegetable garden for food for the miller's family. Learn more...
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