When the days grow shorter in winter and many plants have long lost their green attire, the poinsettia brings color into the ...

From cool weather edibles and bare-root trees to flowering shrubs and summer annuals, these are the best plants to grow in ...

Violas are another cool-season favorite, and for good reason. They can survive temperatures well below freezing and are heat tolerant enough to last until mid-May. Their low, mounded growth habit ...

Fall perennials can be just as colorful and pretty as those in summer gardens—it just takes a little planning. Although these ...

Plants are starting to see their fall colors early this season. So, plan accordingly and plant locally sourced, native shrubs ...

Fall color is something everyone looks forward to whether they garden or not. The vivid leaf colors that many deciduous trees put on this time of year can be hard to come by in our area. Look to ...

As spring awakens and the days begin to stretch, gardeners eagerly anticipate the first blooms of the season. However, for those with shady gardens, it can sometimes feel like the options are limited.

Gardeners often lament that they have a shady yard and there are only a few plants that will grow in this situation. They love the coolness that trees provide, especially when they are enjoying being ...

Color is exciting. Nothing adds beauty to a home exterior like colorful gardens. “Colors set the mood of the garden,” said Steve Welch, landscape manager at Southwood Landscape & Garden Center. “Cool ...

Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil. Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury ...

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself he’s the only one who can’t handle longer strolls). And now that the weather ...

You may have noticed large, fluffy, colorful flowers in the landscapes around the county. Peonies are now in full bloom with large, colorful flowers. Once planted, they often become a colorful spring ...