The right tools, timing, and procedure for late summer pruning can result in healthier, shapelier plants that produce more ...

Most species we consider houseplants are tropical plants that grow in the wild in their native habitat. Although they can ...

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

Tomatoes, which took a break in production during the hottest days, are producing again. So are other vegetables. The lettuce ...

The best results in preserving come when fruits, herbs and vegetables are harvested at their peak. Toss or compost any that ...

More and more gardeners are adding native plants to their landscapes. These plants provide more than beautiful flowers for us ...

The trees in your garden and your neighborhood endured a serious dry spell this year, which may affect their fall leaf color.

It's almost impossible to get a great tomato in the dead of winter—unless, that is, you grow your own indoors. This year I'm ...

Another great show of summer flowers is Erin Bushner’s garden at the end of Westridge Court in Westcott Heights just a few ...

Pansies are pretty forgiving as to where you plant them and will do well in pots or in the ground. When planting, just make sure they are in well-drained soil. Wet roots will diminish the robustness ...

Planting grass in October might seem like a gamble, but depending on where you live, it could still be a great time to help ...

My daughter’s birthday is Sept. 21. We kiddingly used to call her the “last rose of summer.” “Autumnal equinox” just doesn’t have the same ring. My garden’s last summer roses, along with the zinnias, ...