Choosing cutting garden flowers in a rich palette of terracotta, burgundy, and peach – with perhaps a touch of cream – will ...
Two weeks ago, I wrote about being enamored with purple flowers and the feeling of calm their presence in the garden creates. I mentioned this was not by chance, since purple is an analogous color of ...
While most perennials will adorn a garden for many years, planting some species in the fall will dramatically shorten their ...
While farm-to-table is touted on many menus around town, only a few metro area restaurants can say they have their own edible garden or farm.
Despite the colder weather, now is an ideal time to plant perennials, trees, and shrubs, as these plants benefit from root growth during this period, and covering mums with a light blanket or ...
The South Coast Botanic Garden spans 87 acres of horticultural magic that will have you questioning whether you’ve somehow stepped through a wardrobe into Narnia. This isn’t just another pretty ...
The best time to cut flowers in your garden is the early morning. This ensures they're at their freshest and haven't wilted ...
You can find them for sale at every big box store, garden center and even grocery store.  But…have you been to a recent ...
It's important to know the first frost date for your area so you can bring sensitive plants indoors and harvest the last of ...
Gardeners can divide and install a wide range of plants during the fall months, taking advantage of seasonal rains to support ...
From protecting tender plants to saving the last harvests, here are garden tasks to remember before the first frost.
For an early spring indoor surprise, consider planting some bulbs in a few pots. Sink the pots in the garden for 10-15 weeks, which allows them a necessary cold treatment. Bring the pots indoors, ...