In most parts of the country, tender summer bulbs will either freeze or rot in the ground during winter. In mild-winter areas, where the soil never freezes, you can leave them in place with a little ...

The first week of October is a great time to replant, reinvent and restyle your porch and patio planters.

Key Points Dig up dahlias about two weeks after the first frost so the tubers can form eyes for next year’s growth.Clean, divide, dry, and store tubers in moist peat moss or vermiculite in a cool, ...

This time-lapse shown growth stages of a dahlia plant from a tuber/bulb to blooming flowers. The dahlia bulb was planting in a pot, which sprouted after 2 weeks. The plant was growing very strong and ...

October days are perfect for sprucing up flower beds and planting spring bulbs, but be careful what you plant. Spring planting is best for plants.

A seasoned garden writer shares which plants she overwinters indoors, or in a garage or basement—and which plants she ...

Witnessing flowers as they open on shoots that emerge from bulbs can create a similar response. Even though you may know what ...

October is a busy month in the garden, with tasks including pruning stalwart shrubs, refreshing containers and tidying up ...

Clean-up is an essential fall chore, but what it means — and how much you should actually do — has shifted in recent years.

October can be one of the busiest and most important months for gardeners, with frostier weather and shorter days on the ...

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...