Based on how they grow, however, spring is not the preferred time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines.

Having shady spots in your yard doesn't mean you have to miss out on fall color. There are some beautiful flowers and foliage ...

“Leaf color change in autumn is a great example of how living organisms respond to seasonal cues,” said Kwangwon Lee, a ...

Viburnums tend to be unsung shrubs, and I just don’t know why. Their showy, often fragrant spring flowers, followed many times by spectacular berries and beautiful autumn foliage, make them, in my ...

One of the nicest things to look forward to with the arrival of fall on Sept. 22 is the chance to get my hands back into the garden soil, replanting some of the worn-out annual flower beds with fresh ...

The color change is a bit late this year, with environmental factors influencing the delay and possibly the intensity of the colors. In Ohio, like much of the nation, extended warmth and drier ...

Area landscapes were starting to recover from Hurricane Irma as a nor’easter rolled in last week, adding insult to injury. Damage from the storms varied depending on the plant, the location and the ...

The 6th annual Fall Photo Contest, sponsored by The Republican and MassLive.com, wraps up with a winning shot showing the peace and beauty of the season. The seventh and final winner in the 2012 ...