Whether you're new to growing lilacs or are curious about that shrub that's been in your backyard for years, you'll want to ...

I take possession of a new home in early January, and wonder how to approach renovating the garden. The garden has many ...

Happy New Year – let's hope for ideal rose growing weather for 2026. This winter has been very different from last winter. In 2024, the period October – December gave us only 0.1” of rain. In 2025, ...

We need to prepare our Panicle Hydrangea for the winter time by deadheading the spent flowers. In this video I clearly show ...

It’s time to put up your new gardening calendar and give yourself reminders of some of the jobs you’ll need to do through the seasons. Follow this month-by-month bullet point guide to some of the ...

LANSING - Trees across Michigan are just wrapping up their display of fall color, with the reds, oranges and yellows of oak trees often taking center stage. That annual autumn color fest may be at ...

Q: I bought several angels trumpet plants this year. They have had several blooms and are 6 feet tall and are planted in a flower bed. Will they usually be winter hardy -- I live in south Arkansas? If ...

In fall, prune shrubs only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Wait until leaves drop to better spot problem areas. Keep cuts minimal and avoid removing large limbs or heavy growth. As you ...

Salmon Tartare, Roasted Turkey, a Chocolate-Bourbon-Prune Cake and Poached Pears. Get a peek at how one of the world's greatest French chefs prepares Thanksgiving dinner in his American home. It ...

The hydrangea “Endless Summer” is the one that started it all. One of the few blue flowers (in acid soil), it flowers on both old and new wood. In the fall, the choice to dead head or not to dead head ...

Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...