As we enter the waning days of summer, many of our plants are just plain tired after enduring months of heat — and they’re ...

Catmint is the ideal low-maintenance perennial for any garden setting. Available in heights ranging from 8 inches to 3 feet ...

Learn how and when to prune roses in the fall. These simple steps will ensure healthy growth and beautiful blooms next season ...

By Guest Columnist Dr. Eddie Smith, MSU Extension ServiceThere is a type of plant treasured for its ability to be shared.

We’re talking about pruning — trimming away excess growth to shape plants and control their size as well as removing dead and ...

Pruning is an essential aspect of caring for roses. Here’s what you need to know about pruning roses, including how to prune ...

The end of summer is a great time to enjoy roses in the garden, and also the perfect time to prune some of your roses to ...

There are two times of year that spark joy in gardeners' hearts: When the seed catalogs begin arriving in winter, and when bulb catalogs arrive in late summer. If you love bulbs, now is the time to ...

Dear Neil: I know it’s best to prune roses in mid-February. However, two months ago I pruned back my Queen Elizabeth hybrid ...

Rosamund Hall can close her eyes and immediately recall her most memorable tipple – from the devastating sunset to the sweet ...

Big leaf hydrangeas need acidic soil and water with a pH of 5.2–5.5 to produce clear blue flowers. The average pH of our soil ...

As we enter the waning days of summer ... and shrub roses, and will benefit from being pruned in late August and early September. But stay away from once-blooming types such as old garden roses ...