Avoid issues due to overcrowding, neglecting microclimates, ignoring light requirements, and more by following these tips for ...

Many plants cannot tolerate the sun’s direct rays, even those whose labels claim a preference for direct sun. Many plants are, in fact, made for variations of shade: partial, filtered, deep.

While general advice is to prune most plants in late winter or early spring, these perennials will benefit from a quick trim ...

Summer-blooming perennials can outgrow their space or require replanting in a new spot due to light or water needs. Learn ...

Most pruning work is best done from spring into mid-summer, and in the case of fruit and shade trees, mid to late winter. We’re now approaching the end of that optimal time frame and heading into the ...

If you plant hydrangeas in August, keep them well-hydrated with consistent, slow, deep watering. “Water at least every other ...

According to Fine Gardening, full shade means that “the plant thrives in conditions with limited direct sunlight, often preferring morning sun or filtered light throughout the day. Dappled ...

Slowing plant bolting helps you get more food from your garden by keeping vegetables growing longer. Plants bolt early when ...

A long-lived perennial from the milkweed family, butterflyweed is native to much of North America. This drought-resistant ...

Hydrangeas belong to a family of flowering shrubs known for their large, mop-head or lacecap blooms, which can range in ...

Make life easier with expert Susan Albert's shortlist of low-maintenance annual and perennial flowers that give maximum ...

Hydrangeas are a staple in ornamental horticulture. To maximize hydrangea health and flowering, the following practices are ...