Mums are a go-to fall bloom for containers, but that also makes them a bit boring. Spice things up with other, equally pretty ...

The dry weather is posing a threat to some plants and lawns. Here's how to tell if you ought to take watering action.

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If you've had your houseplants soaking up the sun outdoors all summer long, you'll need to be careful to bring them back in ...

Deciduous agapanthus in flower beds can overwinter in the ground, covered with three or four inches of mulch to insulate them ...

Ditch your summer bedding, which is likely to have gone over by now, replacing it with winter and spring displays of violas, ...

One of the most common reasons lavender fails in the garden is that its feet are too wet. "Lavender is a drought-tolerant ...

Strawberries are perennial plants that return each year, but they require more protection from the cold when they grow in pots. Learn what to do for winter.

A high-tech greenhouse brings fresh produce to Gjoa Haven, an Inuit hamlet in Canada’s Arctic whose residents have little ...

Cranberry hibiscus is famed for its tropical look and deep dark leaves. Here's how to plant and grow this hardy hibiscus in spring or fall.

Don’t stop there, look for new ways to add a bit of fall to your front steps, balcony and garden beds.

Add winter color with snapdragons, stocks, calendula and more — plus why to wait on pansies, violas and cyclamen.