August sees the peak of many perennials, with flowers starting to wilt and look a little tired as the month progresses. Spring and early summer usually sees the vast majority of blooms, and you might ...

December is here — bringing with it the end of the year and a festive energy that makes us want to revel in every moment of winter’s charm! It’s a month of joyful celebrations, reflective moments, and ...

The strong urge to tidy up the garden when cold weather arrives is something that's familiar to every gardener. You want to clean up the entire space before spring returns, but holding back when it ...

Every gardener knows that timing is everything, but when it comes to perennials, waiting to cut them back can feel counterintuitive. The urge to tidy up before winter is strong, yet holding off can ...

Clematis grow and bloom at their best in a fertile, well-drained soil with a close to neutral pH – that is, no more than very ...

Don't prune fruit trees too early and never trim spring-flowering shrubs in the winter. Avoid spreading fireplace ashes and minimize the use of deicing salt. If the ground isn't frozen, don't stop ...

GARDENING is all about bringing joy into your life. But when winter comes and outside is suddenly less access­ible — and the beautiful blousy blooms have shut up shop — how do you maintain that ...