Spring blooms are the thing to focus on in February, says Monty Don, who recommended mulching garden borders or wherever your ...

People often use mulch to protect plants from excessive moisture loss. Native plant species have the upper hand. They are ...

The spring season is right around the corner and several people are looking forward to their blossoming spring gardens. Susan ...

A few hours each week spent outdoors nurturing fruits, flowers and vegetables can provide exercise, stress reduction, vitamin D and a better diet.

More architects are using biophilic design — the idea of integrating nature into design to enhance our connection to nature.

Planting location: Choose a spot that gets at least five to six hours of sun each day. Do not plant roses under or too close ...

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

When a friend asked me why her lemon tree, despite diligent fertilization, had bright yellow leaves and was failing to thrive, I told her I would try to determine the ...

However, February is a good time to cut back Pee Gee hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata with pointed blooms) and the smooth or ...

The weather has warmed above last week's freezing temperatures. But it's still winter and your garden is susceptible to freezes. What you should know.

A successful spring garden begins well before the first blooms of the season. Winter, often regarded as the dormant period for plants, offers the perfect opportunity to prepare garden beds ...