The common wisdom is to cut back dahlias in fall after the first hard frost, but can you cut them before the frost? Here's ...
Overwintering is a great way of protecting your plants from frost and wet weather, and it's especially crucial for more ...
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Master Gardener stays busy in October

For an early spring indoor surprise, consider planting some bulbs in a few pots. Sink the pots in the garden for 10-15 weeks, ...
It's important to know the first frost date for your area so you can bring sensitive plants indoors and harvest the last of ...
Don’t expect a true or vivid pink in pink daffodils — they have a cup that is more apricot -- but they are an alternative for ...
From protecting tender plants to saving the last harvests, here are garden tasks to remember before the first frost.
If you grow dahlias or canna lilies, garden chores in the fall include taking steps to ensure tender bulbs and rhizomes can ...
Some flowering plants that produce bulbs, tubers, or corms need to be lifted and stored for winter. Know which you have if ...
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Dancing through the Spring Garden

Haul out. Winter debris helps protect gardens from weeds, but this is the time to pull out the old corn stalks and the dismal ...
Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...
Orange trees grow well in containers. If you live in a cold climate, bring them indoors for winter or enjoy their beauty—and ...
This October, plant a Fuchsia species in a container to brighten your small, shady patio before winter weather makes your ...