Backyard gardeners can act to help bee populations
Pollinator populations have crashed worldwide due to a variety of reasons, including pesticide and herbicide exposure.
Extreme weather has gardeners looking for resilient plants
Many homeowners are restocking with trees and plants that are more resilient in the face of storms, fires and flooding.
Watch for signs that your houseplant needs your help
Late winter is a good time of year to start paying more attention to houseplants again. When days start getting longer, plants start becoming more...
Gardening trends for 2020? Think unconventional, sustainable
"Re-wilding'' and sustainability are among the trends you can expect to see in gardens in 2020, a new study says.
Advice to first-time gardeners: Think small and find your spot
Beginners can achieve their best planting results by thinking small.
Opt for fundamentals, not flash, when shopping for plants
Gardeners skimming the newly arrived 2020 seed catalogs should discount the tempting photographs and go by what retailers call “shopping filters.”
Take advantage of seasonal pause to make 2020 garden plans
The arrival of cold weather is a good time to sit back and evaluate the state of your garden and landscape.
Stop the wilt: How to make cut flowers last longer
Fresh cut flower arrangements are fleeting, but you can keep them lively longer by taking a few simple steps.
Fall’s the best time to harvest discounts at garden centers
Garden centers traditionally mark down their off-season inventories rather than muscle them indoors for overwintering protection.
To keep enjoying your garden’s flowers, consider drying them
Cut flowers have an intense but brief vase life, lasting generally about a week. Yet they can be preserved as attractive and long-lasting arrangements when...