Late March or early April is the end of the spring planting season; roots need to become established before the summer heat.

April is usually a beautiful blooming month in our area — like March — but more. Daytime temperatures average in the 70s ...

One of the questions I have had over the years is, “Why would you want to mix two different plants in the same row?” When I started gardening back in Overton, I would plant each packet of seeds ...

Marigolds come in different colors, shapes, and sizes, and they range in height from 4 to 48 inches tall. Make sure to choose ...

It is difficult to know what to do about investing in new plant material this year. In spite of fears of drought, the ...

The head gardener for a Royal Horticultural Society-partnered garden has shared why you should use eggshells to protect your ...

Nectar-rich blooms are a lifeline for butterflies. Create a summer garden for these colorful flitting pollinators by sowing ...

In the late 1960s, Donovan sang about mellow yellow; I’m guessing he was not a gardener. After the winter months, a bed of ...

Now we’re in April, the gardening jobs start piling up. And whether you’re lucky enough to have an allotment – or you’re just ...

Companion planting is a great way to get the most out of your garden and when you are planting roses, there is one herb you ...

The many feet of snow on the ground where I live is an indication of just how far I am from starting a vegetable garden this year. However, it’s not too early to start vegetable seeds indoors.

One of the best ways to attract butterflies is to plant a variety of nectar-rich flowers that bloom across the seasons. These ...