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While most gardeners wait for the spring thaw to start digging, savvy landscapers know that autumn is the secret to a high-performance yard. This year, we are highlighting 5 new perennial and shrub varieties that are perfect for fall planting, allowing them to establish robust root systems in warm soil before the winter dormancy sets in. Featuring selections from the highly anticipated Proven Winners 2026 collection, these plants—ranging from drought-tolerant Agastache to heavy-blooming Hydrangeas—offer a sneak peek at the future of horticulture. By adding these autumn garden plants to your landscape now, you reduce transplant stress and ensure a spectacular, low-maintenance display when the first warm days of next year arrive.
You don't need a sprawling estate to create a high-functioning ecosystem; you just need the right compact native shrubs. Many homeowners struggle to find plants that fit modern yards, but small space landscaping is now easier than ever thanks to these refined selections. These native cultivar benefits include a predictable, tidy growth habit without sacrificing the ecological value that local wildlife depends on. By choosing these five dwarf shrubs for birds and bees, you can enjoy seasonal blooms and vibrant fall color even in the smallest garden beds or patio
Turning your backyard into a thriving sanctuary is easier than you think when you choose the right bird friendly native plants. By incorporating these species into your landscape, you provide a critical backyard bird habitat that offers high-energy seeds, berries, and essential insect life. Whether you are new to wildlife gardening or looking to expand your collection, these five native shrubs for birds and perennials are proven to attract a diverse range of species. From year-round shelter to seasonal nesting sites, these plants ensure your feathered visitors have everything they need to thrive in every season.
Celebrate February with a sweet treat for the eyes—five stunning new pink garden flowers that bring hope for the upcoming season. Whether you are looking for Valentine's Day plants to gift a loved one or simply want to start your spring planning, these selections offer beauty and vigor. From the trailing blossoms of new spring annuals to the heart-shaped leaves of sun-tolerant caladiums, these Proven Winners pink flowers are designed to perform beautifully from spring through frost.
Every year in late summer, social media feeds are flooded with images of butterflies feasting on vibrant blossoms. Do you have enough fall blooming plants in your garden to help sustain them for their long flight South or for overwintering in the North? Choosing the right butterfly garden flowers ensures a steady nectar source for butterflies like Monarchs and Swallowtails. Let’s take a look at five late season pollinators you can grow right now to feed these beautiful insects well into autumn.
If one of your primary garden goals this season is to support local wildlife, choosing the right plants for bees and butterflies is the perfect place to start. In this guide, we feature five proven pollinator garden designs that offer high-nectar food sources from late spring through early fall. These versatile landscape recipes can be scaled to fit any space, helping you master wildlife friendly gardening while creating a beautiful, high-performance backyard sanctuary.
A whole new gardening season is upon us! Cooler temperatures and abundant sunshine offer the perfect opportunity to refresh your autumn landscape with vibrant, fresh flowers and colorful fall foliage before the snow flies. Creating a stunning display doesn't have to be difficult; by incorporating the right cool season annuals and textures, you can transform your yard into a sanctuary of rich jewel tones. Discover these five essential fall garden plants that will extend your garden's beauty deep into the season.
Having the right hummingbird plants in your backyard is the most effective way to draw these acrobatic birds to your home. By growing these five nectar flowers, including varieties with the red tubular flowers they crave, you can create a sustainable pollinator garden and never have to fill a plastic hummingbird feeder again!
Each spring, a flood of new options fills garden centers, but few are truly groundbreaking new plants. If you are looking for innovative landscape plants that offer more than just color, these unique varieties are designed for reliability and high-impact style. Low-maintenance garden plants — from the heat-thriving Art & Sol® 'Bad Hair Day' Mangave to the exceptionally floriferous Mega Millions® Black-Eyed Susan — ensure a stunning, resilient yard with minimal effort.
Perennial gardens don’t have to be so time intensive if you choose to grow at least a few varieties that require little watering, fertilizer, staking, spraying or other maintenance. Let’s look at five of the best types of perennials to grow if you’re an on-the-go sort of gardener.
