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Two tall, narrow rocky mountain junipers with dense blue-green foliage grow upright in a garden landscape.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Rocky Mountain Juniper

Looking for a tough evergreen tree? The Rocky Mountain juniper is just the one for you! It features aromatic leaves, decorative berries, and ridged bark. It’s native to the U.S. and easy to care for, making it an excellent choice for gardeners in western states.

Gardener’s gloved hand showing brown, drying leaves among green foliage on an arborvitae turning brown.

Plant Problems

Why Are My Arborvitae Turning Brown?

Aborvitae are rugged performers with a stately presence that anchors the landscape all year. Whether the native species or their cultivars, their multitude of forms, sizes, and colors highlight various garden scales. While durable, they are susceptible to disorders that cause browning. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines reasons an arborvitae may turn brown and ways to remedy the situation.

Clusters of deep pink and golden tubular flowers bloom among green, oval leaves on mildew-resistant honeysuckle vines.

Vines

7 Powdery Mildew-Resistant Honeysuckle Varieties

Honeysuckle captivates with vertical interest and pollinator action. With non-invasive, disease-resistant varieties, the low-maintenance vines grow with easy vigor. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores powdery-mildew-resistant honeysuckles to enjoy for extended flowering.

Clematis vine with drooping, blackened stems and shriveled leaves showing signs of sudden wilting.

Vines

Clematis Wilt Disease: Identification and Treatment

While relatively carefree, clematis sometimes falls victim to a species-specific disease that causes quick wilting and dieback. Clematis wilt pops up right before the beautiful blooms open. Explore what the fungal disease looks like, as well as prevention, with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

A close-up and overhead shot of several freshly harvested green crops placed in a wicker basket, showcasing when to harvest zucchini

Vegetables

When to Harvest Zucchini for Best Flavor

Zucchini, the prolific summertime producer, grows before our eyes. Knowing when to harvest all those fruits brings peak flavor and texture. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe to learn when to pick zucchini and the tender blossoms, too.