When purchasing garden mums, select plants with mostly closed buds and healthy foliage. Plants already in full bloom will not be attractive as long. Avoid plants whose flowers have already begun to ...

Cover asparagus and rhubarb beds with a mulch of manure or compost. Store garden supplies and fertilizers in a safe, dry place out of reach of children. Western Oregon: Spade organic material and lime ...

As fall settles in, hibiscus flowers won't be fooled by a quick trim. They're counting on intentional fall care to carry them through. How you treat hibiscus in the fall sets the tone for next year's ...

Winter can be hard on roses, and preparing them for cold weather should begin in late summer. Overwinter your rose indoors or out with these methods.

Autumn is officially here, and there is much to look forward to – pumpkins on the porch, apple cider, cooler temperatures and walks through crunchy leaves. But before you get ...

Autumn is here which means things are slowing down in the garden but there’s still plenty to enjoy outdoors. In October the garden is a still and soothing place to be after the busy pace of summer – ...

Well, if you want to conserve your plants’ health and energy for a fresh flush of growth next spring, it’s a good idea to prune before overwintering geraniums. Of course, there are two main types of ...

Autumn is officially here, and there is much to look forward to – pumpkins on the porch, apple cider, cooler temperatures, and walks through crunchy leaves. But before you get ...

Prune roses in fall for shaping or in spring for strong growth—timing depends on your climate. Trim lightly through summer to boost blooms and keep shape.

SHREVEPORT, La. - As fall settles in, now is the perfect time to give your Knock Out roses a little attention, according to Jennifer McGimsey of Akin’s Nursery.