Mulches would do the same to the wildflower seeds. Mulching over them would prevent them from properly germinating and ...

Winter temperatures can damage tropical plants that do best in warm, moist climates. However, there are things you can do to prepare them for changing seasons.

'When frost threatens, water the soil thoroughly a day before - moist soil retains heat better than dry,' recommends the ...

Hardy hibiscus can be pruned either in late fall or in late winter to early spring. If you live on the colder side of their ...

If you are maintaining turf on a golf course, it has to be almost perfect. However, most folks aren’t held to such high standards when it comes to a home garden. The important thing to know is that ...

If you don't have enough light, grow lights can be a great alternative. Keep these no more than 2 feet away from the foliage, but some grow lights are more powerful than others. Even if they don't ...

The main gardening season passed incredibly quickly from my perspective. The average first frost at the Chicago Botanic Garden is Oct. 15, though it is generally later in Chicago, so it’s time to be ...

With winds easing across Central Florida, residents are preparing for another cold night — and at Orlando’s Leu Gardens, that means taking extra steps to protect tropical plants.

We have come to a time when we need to depend more on our gardens and what they can produce to keep our food costs lower and products locally grown. Humans have had an impact on the world’s ecosystems ...

Late October graced us with chilly mornings and warm but dry afternoons. As November dawns, however, I have heard the first ...

Finding the right plants for shady garden areas can sometimes feel like a losing battle, but shade doesn’t have to be boring. Gardeners do not have to settle for plain green foliage and limited color.

With winds easing across Central Florida, residents are preparing for another cold night — and at Orlando’s Leu Gardens, that ...