Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a ...

While a fall application of mulch can be beneficial to plants, we have seen a growing trend of piling mulch much deeper than ...

Coleus can also take direct sun in cooler gardens. Coleus is just as much a favorite houseplant as it is a garden subject.

Hesperantha coccinea, also known as the Kaffir lily, is a South African native perennial flower that will bloom right into ...

One of the most widespread and aggressive invasive species is the winter creeper. This perennial is characterized by its vine ...

In one of Brooklyn's most contaminated industrial corridors, a small nursery is cultivating thousands of native plants to restore greenspace, bolster climate resilience, and reconnect neighbors with ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If ...

This week’s first freeze of the season killed the rest of our summer vegetables, and now all that is left in the garden are cold hardy plants that will grow through the winter. Now is a great time ...

I'm an inexperienced gardener, but learning how to take care of my newer, expanding garden. I learned a long time ago that if ...

Can I prune my overgrown shrubs back now? You certainly can do tidy-up trimming now but save major pruning and re-shaping for late January or early February. Pruning stimulates new growth, and you ...

Here are five things to do in the garden this week: ...

Prepare your perennials - such as gladiolus, agapanthus, and fuchsia - for a long winter ahead by following these specific ...