FIVE FLOWERING SHRUBS THAT WILL ADD A ROSY GLOW TO YOUR GARDEN

Natalie Carmolli, Proven Winners® ColorChoice®

If you love pink flowers in your garden, you’re not alone. The soft, romantic feel of pink is the heart of many summer garden color palettes. From nearly white blooms with pink tones, to pastel pinks, to bright saturated pinks, you can add a pop of pink to existing gardens, or mix deep pink flowers with mid-to-pale pinks to make a gorgeous monochromatic garden statement.

WHO'S AFRAID OF HEIGHTS?

Dan Heims, Terra Nova

Hiya campers! Is it spring? Is it winter? Is it summer? All I know is my garden is early - probably two weeks earlier than normal. We are going to focus on great Thalictrum and a stunning Penstemon that stands out by not only its height, but by the deep violet it affords us.

CREATE A WONDER WALL

Delilah Onofrey, Suntory Flowers

Tight on space? Go vertical! If you have a privacy fence with a sunny exposure, you can create a tropical oasis by training vigorous Sun Parasol Giant mandevillas. And if you plant the side facing a sidewalk, the entire neighborhood will thank you for it!

5 SECRETS TO DESIGNING PERFECT CONTAINER RECIPES

Susan Martin, Proven Winners

You’ve seen gorgeous container recipes in pictures, but how do you get that look? It takes some time to learn how to design container combinations like a pro, but by following these five guidelines, you’re sure to be successful. 

6 SMART REASONS EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE HOUSEPLANTS

Justin Hancock, Costa Farms

May is a thrilling—and busy–month in the garden. We’re prepping beds and borders, refreshing containers, and every garden center visit seems to uncover one more thing we must plant. With so much attention focused outdoors, it’s easy to overlook another space that influences how you experience your garden every day: your home.

FRAGRANT ROSES FOR THE SUMMER GARDEN

Star® Roses and Plants

With modern rose breeding, it is now possible to grow garden roses that have large fragrant blooms and excellent disease resistance. No need to worry about fussy roses that flop and fade – you can enjoy bountiful blooms all season and a lovely fragrance in the warm summer breeze.

ATTACHED GREENHOUSES: THE SMARTER WAY TO GROW

Trevor Dueck, BC Greenhouse Builders

If you've ever wished you could step from your kitchen straight into a thriving garden, herbs within arm's reach, seedlings coming along nicely, plants protected from a February frost, an attached greenhouse might be exactly what you're missing.

GARDEN IDEAS FOR EVERY SEASON BLOOM AT GIBBS GARDENS

Barbara Schneider, Gibbs Gardens

Each year, Gibbs Gardens is filled with incredible beauty, dazzling colors and vivid contrasts—as the land is reborn once more. From the welcoming Flower Bridge to unique featured and seasonal displays, Gibbs Gardens’ floral beauty and natural setting are awe inspiring.

RAIN WAND SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS

DRAMM

Natural rainfall plays an important role in healthy plant growth. A gentle, steady shower allows water to soak deeply into the soil, making nutrients more available and encouraging roots to grow strong and deep. While you can’t control where and when nature delivers rain, the DRAMM Rain Wand™ allows you to recreate that same soft, rain-like shower exactly where and when you need it.

STOP! BEFORE YOU PRUNE THAT CLEMATIS, READ THIS FIRST

Wayside Gardens

Pruning the wrong clematis in May can cost you an entire season of blooms. Here's how to know exactly what to cut and what to leave alone.



7 LOW-MAINTENANCE SHRUBS FOR BUSY GARDENERS

GrowJoy

Whether you're a new homeowner staring at a blank yard or an experienced gardener ready to swap high-maintenance headaches for reliable performers, these seven shrubs will change the way you think about your landscape.

CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH CENTENNIAL RUBY™ HYDRANGEA

Kathleen Hennessy, Monrovia

If you’re hoping to add the crown jewel of the 2026 season to your garden, now is the time! Centennial Ruby™ Hydrangea, Monrovia’s exceptional new release, is now available!



THE SECRET TO MORE ROSE BLOOMS THIS SUMMER STARTS WITH ONE CUT

Jackson & Perkins

That faded rose isn't the end of the show — it's the beginning of the next one. Here's exactly where to cut for the best results.

ARE YOUR SEEDLINGS READY TO TRANSPLANT? HERE'S HOW TO TELL

Park Seed

That tray looks so ready. But is it? The signs that really matter have nothing to do with how tall your seedlings are.

THE 10 BEST COMPANION PLANTS FOR A THRIVING VEGETABLE GARDEN

Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market

The excitement of starting your garden can quickly fade once pests make their way into your garden. Before pests take hold of your crops, try establishing your first line of defense with companion planting, a time-tested solution to some of the most devastating pests.



EASY-CARE PATRIOTIC CONTAINER GARDENS

Melinda Myers

Add some red, white and blue to your gardens and containers in celebration of the 250^th birthday of the United States. When designing your plantings be sure to select plants suitable for the growing conditions and those that will look great throughout the growing season.

MATCHING ANNUAL COLORS

Eric has planted annuals in his garden and found that sometimes they look great, and other times they're pretty garish. Amanda says that Eric's not the only one. At this public garden, they look at their plantings every year to see how well the color reads, how true the color is, and if the plant has truly lasted the whole season. Watch the video...

A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN THAT MIXES THE OLD WITH THE NEW

In this Episode GardenSMART visits a public garden in Georgia that's devoted to preserving the history of gardening while keeping an eye out for new and exciting plants. Learn more...