October may signal the end of hummingbird season in the U.S., but that doesn't mean you can't plan ahead for the spring. While the hummingbirds are away for the rest of the year, consider what types ...

With fall in full swing, sunny spring days and flowers may not be the first thing on your mind. However, while the approaching colder weather may feel like a sign to store away your garden tools for ...

The mindset of many gardeners turns to tidying up their space in the fall. While pruning and cutting back can make a difference, there are some plants I advise not trimming this month, as they are ...

The wonder of gardening is the variety of plants and how each blooming time aligns to a specific season. Spring plants offer beautiful blooms in pink and other pastels, while the rich color of autumn ...

While it’s nearing the end of the line this time of year for most of the landscape, there’s one group of plants when it’s prime time to start them – spring-flowering bulbs. Led by tulips, daffodils, ...

There are a lot of gardening opportunities in the autumn in our area. One of the easiest and most interesting is to plant wildflower seeds for spring blooms. Start by identifying a portion of your ...

Dear Master Gardener: I just planted a Bloomerang lilac. Do I need to protect it over the winter since it is newly planted? Answer: Great choice! Bloomerang lilac has a lot of flower power and is a ...

Perennials with pests or diseases, or those you don't want to self-sow should be cut back in fall. Leaving perennials ...