There's one showy, pollinator-friendly summer bloomer that loves a good late-winter haircut — prune it right, and it'll ...

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

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

Cooler winter temperatures provide a good opportunity for yard work and lawn care. December is an ideal time to plant a variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables in Florida. Homeowners can overseed ...

The weather has turned chilly and trees are losing their leaves and entering dormancy. Soon it will be winter, the safe time to prune oak and elm trees. “These trees should only be pruned during the ...

I bought a hibiscus this past spring and have really enjoyed it. Did I misunderstand the salesperson who told me to plant it in the garden? For now, I am keeping it in my unheated garage, but I wonder ...

Here are five things to do in the garden: Thyme. Thyme is the most cold-hardy herb and is therefore suitable for the fall and winter garden. Even if it should die back in a hard freeze, it will regrow ...

November’s temperatures in much of Kansas have proven to be unseasonably warm, but rest assured, the colder days of winter are not far away. For gardeners, that means giving attention to garden plants ...

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 you ...

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 you ...