Prune apple trees when they're dormant so you can easily see the tree's structure. Find out how to prune apple trees and what ...

LAST WEEK, WE discussed the coming holiday season and how dark gloomy days are here for months to stay! But let’s put in a plug for spring bulbs.

AS Winter knocks on our door – it’s easy to forget you can still plant beautiful combinations to light up your inside and ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If ...

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

Ornamental gourds are the colorful stars of autumn. With their extraordinary shapes and vibrant colors, they create a fall ...

Since I was a child, Helmsley has always been a magical place for me, with its honey stone cottages, little stream and the castle, still ...

After writing about plants with purple flowers, two gardeners shared their purple horticultural passions.

Amid bare branches and frozen ground, a plant emerges that unfolds its unique charm in winter: the heather. It seems almost ...

I have some native plants I purchased that are still in their pots. Is it too late to plant these I the ground? What can I do to save them? November is a bit late, although it might be possible in ...

November is the month for soil restoration. It’s a good time to make leaf mould by raking up autumn leaves and bagging them ...