Give late-summer bloomers and fruiting crops a timely, measured boost, while allowing plants preparing for fall to wind down gracefully ...

Fertilizing perennials in August causes more harm than good. Find out why you shouldn’t do it and when to feed your plants instead.

Lovely to Look At and Edible Some flowers are edible and can be added to baked goods, salads, and teas. Be sure to research the proper preparation and picking process if you want to try this. Edible ...

“If the heat persists longer into the fall than we would like, it will thrive,” Stein says. “Bedding plants can typically be bought, so they will bloom shortly after planting and continue through the ...

Tom Coward, head gardener at Gravetye Manor in Sussex, shares his clever tip for choosing the right plants: "Check what your ...

Key Points Deadhead spent flowers and pinch young stems to encourage more blooms throughout the season.Cosmos thrive in full ...

University of Missouri Extension researchers found 52 weed species in soil samples collected across 29 Missouri counties.

Filling your backyard or front-porch container garden with flowers, veggies and other growing things can feed your body and ...

The Cincinnati Open's Center Court, pictured on Aug. 6, 2026 in Mason, Ohio, sits empty. This year, 96 singles players and 32 doubles teams will grace the tournament’s 31 courts for two weeks. The ...

The 1960s saw some incredible Fantastic Four villains show up, and here are five of the villains who deserve more love.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and now is the perfect time to both reflect on the past season and plan for the future.

August gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants, ornamentals and vegetable gardening are provided in this issue.