While most other zones will need to move quickly to prepare for winter, Zone 7 gardeners will have some more time to enjoy their backyards. The first frost typically occurs between late October to mid ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Planting spring bulbs in the fall not only sets your garden up for a showy spring display with a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors as ...

Many gardeners understand the ecological importance of native plants, which are those plants that occur naturally in a geographic area, and have evolved over thousands of years, shaped by local ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When shopping, make sure the bulbs you buy are suited to withstand winters in your USDA Hardiness zone ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Compared to canna lilies and tender salvias, false indigo (Baptisia spp.) is a relatively hardy plant, but it still grows better ...

For decades, I’ve been telling gardeners that fall is the best time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers. And despite my efforts, March through May remains the prime season when ...

Spring might seem like the obvious time to plant perennials—after all, it’s when we sow most annuals. Temperatures are warming, rain is plentiful, and the motivation to garden is also at an all-time ...

Fall is one of the best times to work in the garden. The air is cooler, the humidity lower and there’s a pleasant crispness that makes being outdoors a joy. It’s also the perfect time to plant trees, ...