RISE UP AND CLIMB: A NEW KIND OF ROSE FOR EVERY GARDEN

Natalie Carmolli, Proven Winners® ColorChoice®

If you've ever dreamed of a garden filled with climbing roses but worried about the work involved, the Rise Up® series from Proven Winners® ColorChoice® is about to change your mind. These mini climbing roses are vigorous, disease resistant, easy to grow, and absolutely gorgeous.

SO FREAKING HOT! HERE'S A FEW TO TOSS IN THE FIRE... AND THRIVE!

Dan Heims, Terra Nova

Yikes, campers! I think I burned myself picking up my sun-drenched sprinkler! What a summer! This month I thought it important to show some awesome plants that smile at one hundred degrees.

FANTASTIC FAN FLOWERS

Delilah Onofrey, Suntory Flowers

Looking for color that won’t quit? Scaevola is one of the best summer annuals. Plants perform beautifully in full sun, even in 95-100°F stretches. Once established, they handle dry spells and humidity, blooming continuously until frost. Our Surdiva scaevolas have the widest color range with the most controlled vigor.

MEET THE MANY FACES OF HIBISCUS

Susan Martin, Proven Winners

Few plants put on a summer show quite like hibiscus. Their bold, colorful blooms attract hummingbirds and add a tropical feel to gardens and patios. Knowing which type of hibiscus you're growing will help you give it the care it needs so it thrives and blooms beautifully for years to come. Let’s dig in!



GARDEN PARTY SEASON STUNNERS

Kathleen Hennessy, Monrovia

Outdoor entertaining season is here! Now is the time to make sure your gardens and patios are party-ready. Choosing plants that deliver not only summer blooms, but extended season color can keep the party going well into fall. Here are our top 7 perennials and shrubs to add beauty to any space.

SPRINKLERS 101

DRAMM

With hotter and drier days ahead, keeping your lawn healthy becomes more important—and choosing the right sprinkler can make all the difference. With so many options available, understanding the unique benefits of each sprinkler type will help you select the best one for your yard.

FINDING THE PERFECT SPOT FOR INDOOR PLANTS

Justin Hancock, Costa Farms

As a gardener, you know that success starts with putting the right plant in the right spot. You wouldn’t want to grow a sun-loving lantana in deep shade. The same principle applies indoors: where you place a houseplant can make all the difference.

SUMMER AT GIBBS GARDENS: LUSH, BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS IN EVERY DIRECTION

Barbara Schneider, Gibbs Gardens

Summer—the height of the blooming season—transforms Gibbs Gardens into a floral paradise with inspiring new planting designs and colorful vistas in every direction.

RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF PLANT STRESS (AND HOW TO BRING YOUR GREENHOUSE BACK TO LIFE)

BC Greenhouse Builders

It happens to almost every gardener at some point. You come home from a summer holiday, or simply get busy for a few weeks, and find your greenhouse plants crying out for help. The good news? With a little attention and the right nutrition, the transformation can be remarkable.

JAPANESE BEETLE QUICK TIPS: WHAT TO DO IN JULY

Jackson & Perkins

July is peak season for Japanese beetles. If you're finding skeletonized rose leaves or clusters of metallic green beetles chewing through your garden, you're not imagining the damage. Here's what draws them in, why one fix will typically not solve the problem, and what really works.



THE ART OF THE SYMPATHETIC ADDITION

Hartstone Tile

When expanding or renovating a historic property, the greatest challenge is balancing the new with the old. A sympathetic addition requires materials that do not compete with the original architecture, but rather honor its legacy.

WONDERFUL (AND REALLY TOUGH) WOODPECKERS

Wild Birds Unlimited

Woodpeckers are truly wonderful. They are some of our most loyal feeder visitors and always bring an entertaining array of activities and excitement to our backyards. But you might also call them wondrous, due to their amazing adaptations.

BEST HEAT-TOLERANT VEGETABLE PLANTS FOR SUMMER GARDENS

Joe Stutzman, GrowJoy

There is a moment every summer, usually somewhere in the back half of June, when a garden that looked unstoppable in May suddenly stalls. If that sounds familiar, the problem is almost never your gardening. It is the heat, and the fix is choosing plants that were built for it.

DROUGHT-TOLERANT SHRUBS AND PERENNIALS

Wayside Gardens

Drought-tolerant doesn't mean a plant survives on neglect. It means that once established (typically 2–6 weeks after planting) it needs less frequent watering, recovers faster from dry stretches, and uses the water it gets more efficiently.

HOW TO PREVENT BLOSSOM END ROT BEFORE IT RUINS YOUR TOMATOES

Park Seed

You check your tomato plant one morning and there it is: a dark, sunken patch on the bottom of a fruit that looked perfect two days ago. The good news is that it's preventable.

THE ULTIMATE JULY PLANTING GUIDE: BEST SEEDS FOR YOUR ZONE

Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market

Many gardeners make the mistake of thinking they should stop planting once summer arrives. But experienced growers know this is the perfect time to start planning and seed starting for their fall crops.

FIVE-MINUTE GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Melinda Myers

Improve a garden’s beauty, increase enjoyment, and reduce stress five minutes at a time. As gardeners we know, and research proves that gardening is good for the mind, body, and spirit. However, busy schedules often lead to neglected projects, weedy gardens, and long to-do lists.

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW FOR GREAT FLORAL DESIGNS

In this video, Eric talks with Morgen Norwood about the principles of floral design and arrangement and the types of plants that work particularly well in arrangements. Watch the video...

FLOWER ARRANGING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS AND SENIOR CITIZENS

This Episode is a wonderful portrait of the spirit of community and sharing. We recently discovered the Kathy B. Davis Foundation and their program "Flowers For A Purpose." It's a tremendous organization that brings together youth and adults with developmentally delayed diagnosis and senior citizens. Learn more...