If you want an endless supply of flowers from your lavender, ditch the fertilizer and instead focus on the soil. The right ...

Even though October has arrived, there's still time to carry out some key gardening jobs - including one which can improve ...

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

Fresh herbs aren’t just for spring and summer. In fact, some herbs do better in cooler weather, and fall is a great time to plant them in the garden thanks to mild temperatures and warm soil. Plant ...

When purchasing garden mums, select plants with mostly closed buds and healthy foliage. Plants already in full bloom will not ...

Caring for mums is easy but requires regular watering to keep them flowering for many weeks. How much water the plants need ...

If your outdoor potted plants tend to die of thirst due to your absence or absentmindedness, try selecting less-thirsty species.

Smiling through the overwhelm of the huge late-season harvest, gardeners often deploy the genial phrase, “dealing with abundance.” Although mounds of produce is a gift like no other, it comes with a ...

If you want to continue caring for birds but wish to prevent rodents from gathering for the leftovers, there are a few things ...

Discover the best perennials and shrubs to plant in fall for a beautiful and thriving garden. Learn about top plant choices and planting tips to ensure your garden flourishes.

Slugs are persistent garden pests, but chemical solutions harm the environment. This guide explores effective natural methods ...

One of the most popular houseplants today is the fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata). Yet this arboreal gem is also a candidate ...