Mulches would do the same to the wildflower seeds. Mulching over them would prevent them from properly germinating and ...

Did you know that many herbs are cold-hardy and will survive the winter outdoors with proper care? Here's how to maximize your herb garden's chances of thriving all through the winter.

Do mums come back in the fall? It depends on the plants you're growing and how you winterize them. Here's everything to know.

Plants that bloom on new wood (the current year’s growth) can be pruned in late winter or early spring. Examples of old wood hydrangeas are Hydrangea macrophylla, Hydrangea serrata, Hydrangea ...

Brad Jensen and his wife MaryJo MacKenzie, both of Port Townsend, rake and gather leaves on Saturday at Fort Worden State Park. The couple planned to use the leaves as mulch in their garden.

Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...

The all-pink house in St. Louis includes three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, an outdoor patio and plenty of picture-taking spots. Mike and Karen Koehneman like having a place to get away from the ...

Know your hydrangea type before you prune. Some varieties benefit from a fall cleanup — others could lose an entire season of ...

If you have a yard full of fallen leaves every autumn, you’re not alone. Instead of bagging them up for trash day, you can put those leaves to work in your garden. Fallen leaves are more than just a ...

Protect your trees and shrubs from animals and winter sun, take care of garden tools, and it’s time to bring out the ...

Trying to grow grass under a spruce tree is problematic for a few reasons. Firstly, the spruce, with its extensive root ...

Fall might seem like a time to wind down in the garden, but tackling a few tasks now can make spring much easier. For ...