"Each year, the deer population increased and acclimated themselves to our presence. At first, they left the flowers alone..." ...

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Many gardeners are still harvesting cucumbers and tomatoes or gearing up to plant some colorful mums. Now is also the time to think ahead about spring-flowering bulbs. It can be ...

If you’re hoping to catch the blazing colours of autumn, your best bet is to head to your nearest arboretum. I was lucky ...

Bushel and Berry, an edible collection from Star Roses and Plants, adds Brew-Tea-Ful Tea Camellia and Poppin’ Passion Passion ...

J ust because the flowers are resting doesn’t mean you get to! Winter is a great time to clean up the garden—clear out dead ...

Creating an intimate backyard doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes all it takes is the right plants, particularly ones ...

There are two times of year that spark joy in gardeners' hearts: When the seed catalogs begin arriving in winter, and when bulb catalogs arrive in late summer. If you love bulbs, now is the time to ...

Annuals, perennials, and flowering trees and shrubs all have their parts to play in your garden's design. But spring-blooming bulbs, which must be planted in the fall before the ground freezes ...

Fall is the best time to dig, divide and move peonies, as long as the work is completed five or six weeks before the ground ...