Kick rose season off as soon as possible by growing the beautiful early-flowering forms, many of which benefit wildlife ...

Late winter can be a good time to force branches from spring-flowering trees and shrubs to bloom indoors. Once buds open, move the branches to a brighter room, out of direct sunlight. The arrival of ...

Yes, it’s that time of year, the season when the crocus, tulips, daffodils and the oh-so-fragrant hyacinths — all those spring-flowering bulbs — bring the bleak winter landscapes back to life. But ...

As a newcomer to gardening in the 1980s I learned to identify and grow all kinds of perennials and vegetables. Yet while driving the roads of Western New York I did not know what I was seeing: “What ...

As summer approaches, it’s time to finish pruning trees and shrubs that flowered in spring. “If you wait too long after they bloom, you’ll diminish next year’s flower display,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

Now that we have experienced a hint of warm spring weather in Greater Columbus, and grass has begun to green up, I need more color in my landscape. And I need it now. I can’t wait for the colors that ...

Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives, while ...

Edge Hill University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Hedgerows in mid-February might have traditionally appeared white with snow; this year the white was the work of blackthorn ...

Plant perennials in fall so they can establish roots before spring blooms. Choose native varieties to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Creeping phlox, columbine, and bee balm love sun; ...

Spring has sprung, the days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and the flowers are opening. As a child, I remember early spring as being a riot of color and the air being filled with ...