WHEN you think of gardening – a naked bum isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. But every two years, a whole ...

Water trees, shrubs, lawns, and perennials during prolonged dry fall and winter periods to prevent root damage.

If you are looking for a flowering perennial that blooms during fall and winter in the shade and has a clumping growth habit, ...

While I love pretty pastels, darker plants in burgundy tones have always intrigued me. They channel a glamorous, gothic ...

Much has been written about the value of including asters in your garden as a late-season source of food for pollinators. For this reason, I have included several in mine. However, there is one that ...

Find out if chives are perennial plants that are hardy in your area or if you'll need to plant this herb again in spring.

To prevent winter sunscald of smooth-barked trees such as apples, wrap them now. A variety of wraps and tree tubes are ...

IT’S that tricky time in our gardens when all the perennials are disappearing and we’re waiting for the bulbs to come. But to ...

Thyme is a flavorful and aromatic perennial herb, but a tender one in regions 5 or lower. Plant culinary thyme in a container ...

What Is a Native Plant? Native plants are species that would naturally exist in an area without human introduction. They’ve ...

Enhance your garden with 12 stunning companion plants that thrive alongside 'Purple Dragon' lamium. Learn planting tips for ...

Here are a couple of November ideas that will help your trees and other plants get through the winter with less stress, plus an easy outdoor container planting idea that you will thank me for next ...