Got empty garden beds that feel more like barren patches than backyard paradise? It happens ot the best of us. Every gardener ...

Raised beds offer a fun and easy way to begin a colorful garden, as long as you know which plants love raised soil and which ...

March is a busy month in the garden, with planting, pruning and fertilizing topping the list of chores. Prioritize your ...

Determining what time of year to prune your ornamental deciduous shrubs can be tricky and confusing, but we hope to clear up ...

Wintertime offers few activities out in the garden other than filling bird feeders and carefully watching dormant plants for ...

Should you prune your houseplants? If you've ever asked yourself this question, we're breaking down the process in easy steps ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Creating a cottage garden with a whimsical and inviting atmosphere can be challenging in shaded areas, but it's certainly ...

February is a busy month in the garden for me. I dress up warm and out the door I go on a sunny day. I am either planting trees or shrubs, dividing snowdrops or pruning. Pruning may not be the most ...

As we enter early March, be aware that we can still have more freezes. Until about March 22 there’s a 50-50 chance of having ...

Pruning roses is an important part of proper maintenance. It encourages full, shapely bushes, increased vigor and more flowers. Major pruning is done twice a year. The first pruning of ...

Weeding, mulching, pruning back spent perennials all top the cleanup list this month. Clearing the garden of useless clutter will deter slugs, snails, earwigs and sow bugs.