A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

While February is a great month for pruning, that will also be affected by weather. The weather can dictate when plants begin breaking dormancy. Too many days with 50- to 60-degree temperatures can ...

If you're looking at flowers, houseplants, landscaping, and edible gardening trends for 2025, then you may want to consider ...

Gardeners should keep an eye out for these new tropicals and shrubs, like mangaves, 'Gold Leopard' canna lilies and edible roses.

Don't let the cold weather stop you from realizing your growing ambitions. These stunning flowers can all be started indoors in winter for breathtaking results.

Celosia flowers are show-stoppers in the garden. Add even more beauty and color by pairing them with another garden star ...

Removing weeds as soon as they appear, before their roots fully anchor into the soil, is best for the garden, as well as your ...

Mojave portulaca has cup-shaped flowers in yellow, mango, tangerine and fuchsia colors. It can be ordered online, but I hope ...

ALEXANDRIA — Each year, the National Garden Bureau highlights standout crops, and for 2025, Calendula – also known as pot marigold – takes the spotlight as the “Annual of the Year.” Loved for its ...

The final part of our best-new-plants-of-2025 series concludes with a look at some of the top new trees and shrubs debuting ...

A few hours spent outdoors nurturing a garden weekly provides physical exercise, stress reduction, vitamin D and more ...

If your garden is primarily shady and your favorite plants need full sun (or vice-versa), grow them in containers ... Some plants, like most herbs, almost never need to be fertilized. Others, like ...