Artificial flowers have come a long way from their tacky, plastic predecessors. Today’s faux blooms offer a near-perfect ...

Small-flowered asters will flourish in humus-rich soils that do not dry out in the summer. They will not survive in soils ...

There are three tools I use for dividing plants: a long, skinny trenching shovel, a hori hori, and a good serrated bread knife. For flowering bushes (coneflower, daisies, veronica, salvia ...

Ladybugs and Asian lady beetles are often mistaken for one another, but only one of these will try to make itself at home as ...

All plants are alive, just like animals. We can find plants in almost all parts of our planet. Some plants are in gardens, some plants are in the wild. My mum wants me to water the flowers for her.

Holiday cacti bloom best when slightly pot-bound. Repot to the next largest pot size in spring every three years or so, ...

Fall gardening chores should not be overlooked. As your garden winds down, turn your attention to the perennials in your ...

Because of the extended late season drought conditions this year, Connecticut plants may be showing signs of stress.

* Where to use: Like most asters, ‘Grape Crush’ is a sun-lover that does best in damp, well-drained soil, although it’s a ...