When Indian summer fades into fall, it's time to catch up on late-season gardening to-dos. Some gardening chores should be completed before the first frost arrives. Check out our five-point list of what to do in the garden before the first
Fall is the ideal time to transplant spring and summer blooming perennials in the garden. It's also an excellent time to divide plants that become crowded. Transplanting flowers is easy when you follow the tips and how-tos below. Plus, you'll be
Autumn is the best time to prepare your trees for the chilly months ahead and to take steps to ensure healthy growth next spring. Pruning dead and diseased branches, mulching, and fertilizing are all essential. Follow our fall tree care
Bright and beautiful tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are welcome cues of spring's arrival. But to enjoy these lovely plants requires a little planning ahead as spring-flowering bulbs should be planted in the previous fall. Cool fall weather allows time for
Hanging planters add an eye-catching pop of color to a porch, patio, or deck of a house. And a wide variety of flowers, herbs, and greenery are well suited to hanging planters. Choosing plants on the small side for a
Do you dream of a Caribbean vacation, but a backyard staycation seems more in the budget? Then create a tropical backyard by adding tropic-inspired plants, furnishings, and extras to your outdoor living space. Bring on the island vibe with these how-tos
Your roses are blooming beautifully, but now a few flowers have faded. You've heard of deadheading roses, wondering why and how? Flowering annuals and perennials such as zinnias, petunias, and geraniums can benefit from deadheading learn more – Deadheading Defined Deadhead – No,
Some invasive garden plants look perfectly innocent at first – even pretty. But over time, these seemingly harmless invaders can grow into green-leafed monsters. Poised to take over your yard, they can spread fast. For how-tos on identifying and removing invasive
A blooming flower garden is a visual treat for gardeners and visitors alike. But how neat and orderly you keep your garden is essential, too. Flowers that bob in the path of lawnmowers risk karate chop – no fun for you
Harvesting herbs is a home gardener's joy. It's a much-anticipated occasion – a time when weeks of planting, weeding, and watering produce healthy, fragrant herbs to delight the senses and the dinner table. Read on for hints and tips on harvesting