Spring seems to get most of the attention regarding gardening, but fall is just as important. Fall is the perfect time to plant lots of perennial bulbs so they will be ready to spring to life when warmer weather arrives
Right now is a pretty tough time for allergy sufferers. Fall allergies such as ragweed can make you so miserable that you almost wish for another polar vortex to swoop in and kill off the dreaded pollen producer, while indoor
It just wouldn't seem like fall without mums. These colorful beauties spring to life just as so many other flowers start to wilt, adding their splash of color to autumn's palette of falling leaves. Chrysanthemums come in several shapes and a
When gardeners think about the fall, they usually imagine harvesting the last of the summer's bounty and preparing their gardens for a long winter's rest. But fall isn't just for harvesting--it's also the perfect time for planting homegrown garlic. Once you try
All of your hard work in the garden is paying off as you bring in your delicious harvest of summer's flavors. And while bountiful is good, sometimes you can end up with so much bounty that some of those delectable
Now that August has arrived, most of us are looking for a calm oasis where we can escape from the sun's harsh rays, especially in the afternoon's heat. Whether your shady spot has a hammock, a deck, or a water
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with your friends and family. Some flowers and a few lawn chairs are enough to make a good environment for an outdoor get-together, but something magical happens when you let your
Gnats and mosquitoes are two of summer's biggest headaches, and a swarm of either of these pests can break up a barbecue faster than even the biggest social faux pas. You don't want yourself and your guests to be hopping
It's easy to see why so many folks adore hydrangeas. This hardy shrub produces bursts of vivid color on velvety petals as delicate-looking as a butterfly's wing, and the large, one-of-a-kind ball-shaped clusters of flowers of Hydrangea macrophylla are like
We all love gorgeous fresh flowers and juicy home-grown veggies, but gardening can be time-consuming, back-breaking work. Don't do more than you have to! These 5 simple garden hacks will help you work smart, not hard, so you can still have