Fast-growing plants have their benefits, but with these evergreens, there are also drawbacks. From being disease-prone to ...

A NEW LEAF: Do not allow a layer of fallen leaves to accumulate over the lawn for more than a week. The leaves block light ...

The best color is on new growth — branches that are just a year or two old. Older branches will turn grayish or brown. “To ...

Winter is usually quiet for most gardens. However, there are some things you can do to optimize your garden for spring. One ...

Pruning is a necessary but often tedious task for gardeners. Getting the timing right is essential for many plants, and viburnums are a great example. With over 150 species, viburnums (Viburnum spp.) ...

We love perennials because every year they seem to grow richer, fuller and more lovely. But they do require just a little bit of love in the late winter or early spring in order to look their best in ...

Key Points Prune Christmas cactus after it blooms but before new growth starts.Use fingers or sterilized shears to prune up ...

A simple fall cleanup around perennials—clearing leaves and debris—helps prevent pests and disease for healthier spring growth. Though plants look dormant, their roots stay active, so weekly watering ...