Hostas are beautiful plants with soft-colored flowers. To give them the best chance of beautifying your yard, though, you ...

Choosing the right tomato plant makes all the difference. From seedling health to climate and space, a few key factors can ...

Answer: Hydrangea flowers can be dried and used for indoor arrangements and decorating. It is best to cut them when they are mature, or aged, on the shrub because fresh blooms tend to wilt and turn ...

Gophers are persistent; to deter them, you must be, too. We recommend a multipronged strategy. First, be willing and prepared ...

Getting your garden ready for fall and winter is key to ensuring healthy soil and a strong start next spring. To prepare your ...

When I was a kid, my friends and I spent long summer days outdoors, picking daisies, observing roly-poly (also known as pill) bugs, holding caterpillars and trying to catch fireflies (lightning bugs).

Take time to enjoy the fall colors in the landscape. Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs. Spring bulbs can be planted among groundcovers and perennials. As these plants grow in the spring, ...

Urban gardening is a great way to bring a slice of nature into your home, especially if you live in a small space ...

Give your garden the care it needs this autumn. Learn eight simple ways to clear, feed, and protect your plants for a healthy and blooming winter season.

If you spend any time gardening, you probably understand what I mean when I say it feels good — despite the lifting, sweating and straining involved. Yes, exercise is good for our bodies, but there’s ...

October gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants, ornamentals and vegetable gardening are provided in this week's column.