2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (702+ words) This is when I think ornamental kale really comes into its own. With great ruffled rosettes in shades of green, cream, pink and deep purple, these unusual plants can completely transform a container. Better still, while summer favorites such as…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (773+ words) Simple seasonal care steps to help your peace lily stay healthy, vibrant and blooming as fall arrives September is a transition month for peace lilies across the United States. In some parts of the country, summer heat is still going…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (701+ words) September is a great time to plant radishes Tomato season may be ending, but that doesn't mean our veg patch now has to turn barren for the rest of the year – there's still time to plant radishes in their place…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1467+ words) Step away from the pruning shears: these shrubs and perennials need their stems, buds, and seedheads intact as summer turns toward fall September’s urge to tidy is powerful, but resist cutting back spring-flowering shrubs, berrying plants, ornamental grasses, and late-season…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (591+ words) It's time to trick these bulbs into dormancy It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas, especially when it comes to the festive blooms that sit atop the dining table. Amaryllis is one of the top choices, with iconic…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (304+ words) Gardening pros share what they tackle first in late summer Now that September has arrived, we gardeners turn our attention to tidying up after summer and preparing the garden for the coldest months ahead. Although the frostiest dates are a…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (766+ words) Asters are at their best right now, but a little TLC can prolong the floral show I have known asters to keep flowering right through November in the wet gardens of Wales. Just as the days become noticeably shorter and…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (1246+ words) Discover the best methods to use to get new plants for free this month Propagating new plants for free and watching them thrive is hugely satisfying. Whether it is to add more to your own garden or to give away…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (689+ words) It's time to cut back on deadheading and embrace the changing garden My coneflowers (Echinacea) are starting to retire for the season, looking a little weathered and fading in color. But their display is far from over. In fall, they're…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1528+ words) All you need to know to keep your garden in top shape Pruning is essential to good plant maintenance. Whether you are growing trees, shrubs, climbers, or perennials, plants all around the garden need pruning throughout the growing year. Gardeners…...