Gardeners growing basil this summer are being urged to watch out for a small sign that their plant could be nearing the end of its life cycle. Once basil begins to flower, it may soon stop producing ...

In the heat of summer, maintain your garden's appearance and extend an active blooming season by removing spent flowers. Here ...

Topping and disbudding are simple maintenance tasks that can greatly benefit your dahlias. Proper topping can make your ...

Dahlias put on a bright, colorful show in the garden each summer. To keep them blooming, it is important to remove spent ...

Pruning is done throughout the year to help the garden thrive and promote new growth. When to prune depends on what needs ...

Warm weather often means the emergence of pests —even on our houseplants. Summer is a crucial time to examine your indoor ...

When do hydrangeas bloom? If your hydrangea’s not blooming yet and you're not sure if it has a problem, here's what you need ...

Sperry explains not all succulents are cacti, how to control oxalis in Bermuda, plus what to watch out for with pecan trees.

One of my favorite spring flowers for perennials is the peony. Peonies are a long-lived perennial that you should be able to enjoy for decades. A few years after Sharon and I got married; my parents ...

HYDRANGEAS can bloom beautifully all summer – but only if they’re planted in the right spot, experts have revealed. And as ...