"This column focuses on scheduling plant care and maintenance," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "We begin by reviewing different ...

By planting these companion herbs alongside rosemary, you'll entice pollinators into your garden thanks to an abundance of ...

For many plants, pruning in late winter can ruin your flower display. But for these summer bloomers, it'll have the opposite ...

Choose plants by themes — perennials, xeriscape, pollinator-friendly, reseeding, wildlife cover, natives, fragrant varieties, ...

Jeana garden phlox (Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’) is the 2024 Perennial Plant of the Year. Photo by MelindaMyers.com. Add long-lasting beauty and pollinator appeal to your garden with this year’s ...

Salvias are notorious for growing very slowly from seed. With that in mind, it's much easier to use the plant you already have to generate an indefinite supply.

The wide temperature swings we have been experiencing lately could end up causing havoc in our gardens if it continues into the winter. The problem is a soil condition known as frost heaving. It ...

This week’s preview of winter gave outdoor perennial potted plants a rude awakening. This sudden winter burst is a timely reminder to start overwintering potted plants. Why take time to protect potted ...

Do you know what a secateur is? I encountered the word a few years ago in a magazine featuring Martha Stewart, who was describing the fine points of the secateur she was marketing. A secateur is ...

Winter blues are fast approaching, which means it’s time to consider planting some blossoms for a lush and bountiful spring garden. After all, who doesn’t love a sight of a soothing and vivacious ...

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – As temperatures drop with the approach of November, some plants will withstand the cold, while others may suffer damage. Recent weather patterns have seen temperatures ...

Don’t put away your gardening tools just yet! Once the weather moderates, there’s still plenty of time to plant. In fact, fall actually is an ideal time for adding new perennials and shrubs to your ...