Is it safe to prune unruly shrubs in fall? Follow these tips for when and how you can prune to keep shrubs in top shape and ...

Orchids grow differently from other houseplants. Knowing how and when to prune them will give you healthier, happier plants ...

A giant pumpkin starts off as the perfect seed. Growers choose seeds that have yielded large pumpkins in the past or test new ...

Henry Homeyer says it is important to clean up the vegetable garden now in order to avoid overwintering diseases.

Vining plants often benefit from a trim to keep them looking well-maintained. These climbers, in particular, should be pruned ...

Fig leaves make a delicious tea-like beverage. Harvest them at the end of the season, just before they turn yellow. Rinse, ...

With its tubular clusters and sweet nectar, hummingbirds love this flowering vine. Prune it in winter to promote growth and ...

Fall is a good time to pull weeds and mulch. There are some fall gardening tasks that are not worth the effort. Skip these six fall garden chores that are a waste of time.

Phenology is the study of seasonal changes in plants and animals from year to year, such as when flowers bloom, birds nest or ...

Ben and I were watching a movie and an actor’s line stuck out to me, “Life is messy like coloring outside the lines.” Our granddaughter enjoys coloring pictures and giving them to me. She knows I’ll ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With its bright, brilliant blooms in a wide range of vibrant colors, bougainvillea is a stunning, ...

After a hot, dry summer — there was a drought in most parts of New England — we had a very early frost this year, Sept. 20.