“To grow strong roots and healthy stems, dahlias need to be planted at the right depth and in the correct position,” says ...

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 ...

To grow these cutting garden flowers in your garden, she recommends planting them about 30cm apart in full or partial sun.

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 ...

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

Cut the spent flower at the intersection of the stem and the first set of leaves. This gets rid of a "headless" stem sticking ...

If your plants' leaves are looking lacy—or you're seeing patches of dead grass in your lawn—Japanese beetles may be to blame.

I’m amazed by my peonies. It still blows my mind that such a massive, frilly blossom comes from a bud roughly the size of a ...

Now that high heat has arrived, it's time to rethink plant-care strategy from pushing growth to helping plants survive.

The commonly planted Natchez crape myrtle is known for the cinnamon brown inner bark that is revealed when the outer bark peels. So, there is no need for concern. If your daughter likes, she can ...

People have been celebrating the summer solstice with elaborate rituals since prehistoric times. But humans aren’t the only species to take mark June 21 as a special time. Studies are showing the ...

By far the most common reason for some hydrangeas to not flower is pruning at the wrong time of year. Here's what else to ...