Your hydrangeas' warm weather performance depends entirely on how you treat them before winter truly sets in and temperatures plummet. Here's how to prep them.

If your hydrangeas are grown in containers, rather than directly in your yard, October is a good time to move them into a sheltered position. This will protect them from strong winds and frost.

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.

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 ...

16:49, Mon, Sep 29, 2025 Updated: 16:55, Mon, Sep 29, 2025 The flowering season for hydrangeas may have drawn to a close but now that autumn has arrived, it's the time to start preparing the plants ...

Congratulations on your new garden and on recognizing the importance of proper watering while it’s being established. The sprinkler system will make the job of watering easier and less time-consuming ...

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.

Catmint is the ideal low-maintenance perennial for any garden setting. Available in heights ranging from 8 inches to 3 feet tall, the silvery-green foliage has a minty-spicy scent that deer and ...

These questions and answers have been edited and condensed for clarity. Q: Would cutting a lawn shorter help prevent or reduce the vole damage over winter? A: Yes but not too short. Cut it down to ...

Dear Master Gardener: I just planted a Bloomerang lilac. Do I need to protect it over the winter since it is newly planted?

PARKER — The Mojave Indians call themselves Pipa Aha Macav — “The People by the River.” The Colorado River is the economic and spiritual heartland for the Mojave and three other tribes that inhabit ...

One of the downsides of gardening in Flagstaff is the short growing season. According to the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, the typical growing season for summer crops lasts only ...