The flight of the winter moths appeared right on schedule, as did the Thanksgiving cactus flowers. Lawns are still green, and ...

As the temperatures drop, you should expect to see fewer blooms in your garden, but there are a few tough flowers that will ...

That is a great question and it often comes up when sweet potatoes are discussed. Sweet potatoes are called yams because of a ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

Mum’s the Word. As a child, when I heard this phrase, it usually meant you had been given some information, couldn’t share with anyone, and was often accompanied with a threat of sorts. In this case, ...

Do you know what a secateur is? I encountered the word a few years ago in a magazine featuring Martha Stewart, who was describing the fine points of the secateur she was marketing. A secateur is ...

SHELBINA, Mo. — The temperature has been mild for this time of year. I only hope that it stays this way as long as possible. There are many things that you need to be thinking about doing in the ...

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – As temperatures drop with the approach of November, some plants will withstand the cold, while others may suffer damage. Recent weather patterns have seen temperatures ...

Q: When should I prune my roses? They never go completely dormant in the winter. In Southern California, we don’t experience winter like the rest of the country. Most gardening guides will tell you to ...