To ensure your hydrangeas put on a show next summer, they need some attention in the fall. Learn what to do and not to do ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...

Russian sage bears showy purple blooms, but flowering is improved by pruning. Learn the when, how, and why of pruning Russian ...

The crisp nights and cool days of autumn provide perfect conditions for planting hardy shrubs. Discover which shrubs to plant in fall and learn how to select the best specimens for your garden.

Orchids grow differently from other houseplants. Knowing how and when to prune them will give you healthier, happier plants with beautiful blooms.

Pruning in autumn? Some plants need a rest. Learn which trees and shrubs to trim — and which to leave untouched until spring.

With carefully curated plants, Ben Hammontree turned a burned-out lawn into a private retreat in an industry-heavy Seattle ...

If you received a florist hydrangea as a gift, you might wonder if it will grow outdoors like a landscape hydrangea. Learn ...

Trim them when you repot them. After you pull the plant out of its old pot, examine the plant and its roots. Trim off dead roots, bulbs, stems, and canes. A healthy, living orchid root is white, ...

It can be useful to evaluate how your vegetable gardening efforts fared this past season and make notes for next year.

GROWING elderflowers? Brightening up a shady spot with some Foxgloves or Lily of the Valley? Or have you recently planted ...

As the gardening season ends, many are eager to move shrubs around, but timing is crucial. Shrubs that bloom in late summer ...