If you are trying to protect overwintering pollinators in old hollow flower stems and leaf-covered areas, it is best to wait ...

Generally speaking, April is the month to start sowing these late summer flowers; however, with the changeable weather – one ...

Picking a spot that matters to you is first step to eradicating invasive species from the environment to ensure state’s rare ...

Vertical gardening has revolutionized the way we grow food, especially for gardeners with limited space. By training plants to grow upward rather than outward, you can dramatically increase your ...

When it comes to deciding whether trees and plants need replacing, local experts tell homeowners to be patient as plants emerge from dormancy and re-sprout at different times. John Farfaglia, ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about cutting back ornamental grasses and pruning overwintered petunias.

As a lifelong gardener who has spent countless hours with my hands in the soil, I've discovered that behind every thriving garden are clever techniques that transform ordinary growing into ...

This is a great time of year to be outside working in the garden, though the weather can prove challenging at times — the last couple of rainy Sundays have definitely impacted my ability to do ...

The ice storm and long periods of freezing temperatures in January made this a hard winter for some of the tropical plants in ...

Yes, we’re still starting seeds inside the house, but now’s the time we work the soil (if it ever dries out), sow ...