Key Points Deadhead hydrangeas early; prune timing depends on whether they bloom on new or old wood.Protect plants with mulch ...
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5 plants to propagate in October

The top plants to propagate this October, with tips and tricks from an award-winning horticulturalist – from roses to ...
One of the most important things to do with hydrangeas in autumn is to apply a layer of mulch to the base – this is particularly important at this time of year as mulch helps protect plants from frost ...
The first week of October is a great time to replant, reinvent and restyle your porch and patio planters. Fall color to replace summer weary annuals is as easy as getting snippy w ...
Pruning: prune your Endless Summer hydrangeas in late spring once the hydrangea is actively growing, just as the buds are starting to break. At this stage prune out any damaged or dead stems, which ...
Learn how to grow and care for chocolate cosmos, from starting seeds and transplants to overwintering. Get to know the ideal light, soil, and water conditions for growing beautiful chocolate cosmos.
A sprinkler system will make the job of watering easier and less time-consuming, but it doesn’t eliminate the need to monitor ...
Learn how often to water mums in the garden and potted plants. Read the signs when to water mums so they will last longer and bloom for weeks on end.
Don Kinzler offers his observations about what’s happening in lawns and gardens thanks to a longer season of high temperatures.
Bring autumn’s golden beauty indoors with Colorado-inspired plant arrangements that add warmth, color, and natural charm to ...
Russell Watson started his singing career performing in clubs in the north west, and came to prominence when he sang the ...
“My rule of thumb is to divide a plant into three to five growth points,” says James, who uses two garden forks to gently ...