Many gardeners cut back their perennials much too soon in early fall and miss out on the late-season interest.

Here's what Neil Sperry has experienced when using Texas oak and pecan leaves in compost, plus his advice on winter watering.

Every holiday, nurseries and flower stores advertise grave blankets. What are they? And where did they come from?

From overwintering plants to starting seeds for the coming summer, a gardener can always find something to keep busy doing.

Pruning can be used to remove dead growth, restrict the size of the plant and improve its shape amongst many other uses - ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- With bitter temperatures and biting winds blowing into Greater Cleveland, it’s time to think about … your ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about pruning lilacs and whether potatoes with green spots are safe to eat.

A member of the onion family, chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are low-maintenance plants known for their culinary and ornamental qualities. Their green leaves and purple flowers are ...

What can a well-manicured lawn reveal about social status, our relationship to the Earth and the American Dream? A surprising ...

Solar panels, squeezing an extra bedroom into a floorplan, a new kitchen bench and bathroom tiling could be enough to add $100,000 to the value of Melbourne’s dated and daggy homes.

They start from about £100, although we'd recommend spending around £200 to get a really good model. Roller shredders, sometimes known as quiet shredders, use a ridged roller to crush and cut garden ...