To begin prepping geraniums for May’s outdoor containers, starting about March 1, trim the plants back a little, removing all ...

Get a headstart on a vibrant spring garden with these fast-growing flowers. Sow them in the cold winter months to ensure an ...

It might not be gardening weather yet. But a new free seed library in Sioux City will have you planning and dreaming of your summer flower garden ...

Many of our favorite plants need to go through a cold period known as vernalization. Each species has its own particular ...

— Find a space to dry seeds, such as a barn, shed or greenhouse, well before it is needed. — Stock up on equipment, such as ...

Unfortunately, if the plant has flowered and produced burs, there’s no way to mow, rake up, or otherwise remove them from the ...

AS WE MOVE closer to the first days of spring, and thus lay our plans for our coming year of gardening, let us take a look out over the year and see what we should be thinking and purchasing.

Winter cold actually aids germination of some seeds. They will fare poorly if planted too late. It's advisable to plant seeds of California poppy, bread seed poppy, larkspur, nigella and bachelors ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- If you are an avid birdwatcher or even a casual observer, you are probably aware that there are fewer ...

You can’t beat bulbs for maximum charm and minimum effort, and there are some floral superstars that are virtually non-fail ...

During the Middle Ages, Europeans believed that apples had aphrodisiac qualities and used them in love rituals. If a woman ...

Being more purposeful about planting our landscapes to enjoy their natural beauty during all four seasons is a relatively recent trend in landscaping. There can be snow-covered elegance in winter if ...