Ever wondered why some of your plants die after one season, while others come back year after year? If you've pondered that, you've likely noticed the difference between two categories of plants: ...

It’s the new year, and it’s already time to think about spring. One of your first tasks is starting seeds for cold-tolerant, ...

If you’re wondering whether you should plant annual flowers or perennial flowers in your garden, you don’t have to limit yourself! Both types have a place in every landscape, whether you have a big, ...

Longing for some bright blooms and lush greenery in the dead of winter? These lovely garden favorites can be grown as ...

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs ...

If you’re ready to sell your house for top dollar this summer, curb appeal is likely top of mind. Most real estate agents will agree that giving your landscape a face-lift will pay a homeowner back in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're starting to plant a garden—or even just buy some plants—you've probably come across the terms ...

Q: A few of my annuals are withering. The leaves just collapsed and wilted. When I water, nothing recovers. Are they a lost cause? A: This sounds like root rot, unfortunately, which would indeed mean ...

Here’s what to plant for color all summer long until first frost. Perennials, which return for many years, have a valuable place in the garden, providing years of reliable performance and pollinator ...

Already, the snapdragons have lost their snap, the sweet peas have petered out, and the pansies are turning in to sure enough pansies. By the end of June, all those wonderful flowers you enjoyed ...

First, create a barrier between the yards, some kind of edging material that can help control this eternal external threat. If you can't contain the source, you might as well give up now. Now we go on ...