When most of us think about adding flowers to the ... having plants that burst into bloom in fall should be a gardener’s reward for putting up with all the summer season throws at us.

While sweet alyssum can be invasive, it is a wonderful accent plant that grows easily in most areas. Here's how to ensure ...

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Many of us have heard the adage “there is no such thing as a weed.” The idea being that any plant has its uses if planted in the right place. Many of the undesirable plants we work so hard to ...

Want to know which ones you should never chop in the fall? Grumpy's got all the answers.

In October, walls of verdant green leaves transform into shades of yellow, red and orange, meaning it's time to prepare for ...

Beautiful spring tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and crocus require planning ahead and planting bulbs in the fall to early winter.

One much-loved perennial shrub needs special care and attention at this time of year if we want to enjoy its magnificent ...

Learn how to care for a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) so you can enjoy these holiday beauties for years to come.

Spring and summer are perhaps the busiest times of year for gardeners. However, fall also is a prime time to tend to gardens.

Cool-season bedding plants enjoy mild to chilly weather and will tolerate the freezing temperatures that may occur. Those are ...