Master gardener Brian Minter says adding companion plantings is something every green thumb can "look forward to with ...

“That being said, for the past couple of weeks we've had the warmer weather, we've had a lot of sunshine, and fall color ...

The cooler weather of September and October causes renewed root growth and, in some cases, top growth. Both better enable perennials to survive the ensuing winter. Don't wait too long, however, since ...

Questions and answers in this week's garden column cover hollyhocks, rosemary, sweet potatoes and winter cover crops.

Pruning is an essential gardening task that must be done at the correct time to ensure plants remain healthy and perform at ...

October is a great month for transplanting certain trees, shrubs and perennials and also for planting bulbs such as tulips, ...

If you’re already an avid planter, you’re well aware of the many plants that bloom into beautiful vibrant colors during the ...

Although a tough plant, lilacs are having their share of issues. Like last season, I’ve had a number of questions related to ...

Bulbs like daffodils, tulips and crocus adore the Pacific Northwest’s climate — the Skagit Valley alone grows roughly 1000 ...

Wisconsin gardeners can plant spring-blooming bulbs when ground temperatures drop to around 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit or ...

Cleaning up the garden is an important chore. Remove any dead plant material from the garden and add it to your compost pile.

The general rule of thumb for perennials is that those that bloom in the spring should be dug and transplanted in the fall ...