Lavender plants undergo a natural dormancy period every winter, but there is one simple task that should be done before that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lavender has been cultivated for centuries as a practical and pretty herb that’s used for everything from ...

The first winter I got brave with pruning, I “tidied up” a lilac on a sunny January afternoon. Come spring, the shrub was ...

If you're looking to enhance lavender yields next year, there's one key task that every gardener should be doing, with an expert declaring it the 'golden rule'. Lavender is renowned for its delightful ...

Lavender feels fragile, but it’s tougher than it looks if you give it the right conditions going into winter. The goal isn’t ...

Winter's coming but in Florida, the weather is great for yard work in cooler temperatures. And there are plenty of tasty chores to dig into.

The flight of the winter moths appeared right on schedule, as did the Thanksgiving cactus flowers. Lawns are still green, and ...

Amazon reviewers agree that the Sentei secateurs are worth the purchase – one reviewer says they’re ‘the secateurs that ...

Key Points Prune annual herbs like basil fully before frost, but leave cold-hardy types to reseed naturally.Lightly trim woody herbs like sage and thyme; save heavy pruning for spring.Use mulch or ...

From roses to wisteria, geraniums and herbs, GH gardening columnist Juliet Sargeant gives her expert tips on taking cuttings ...

If you’re already thinking about next year’s garden, Master Gardener Deborah Johnson offers plenty of simple, affordable gift ...

When was the last time that you got really excited about a plant in the gardening world? I can tell you when it was for me.