Save money, time and gas next planting season by overwintering your tender geraniums, that is, the ones you’ve been buying new every spring to plant in containers or garden beds.
Don’t expect a true or vivid pink in pink daffodils — they have a cup that is more apricot -- but they are an alternative for those who aren’t fond of yellow. Courtesy photo The third week of October ...
Taking cuttings from your existing plants and creating new plant babies from them is a fun, rewarding, and fairly simple process. It is super exciting to see new buds and stems appear from your ...
Gardeners can save money by taking plant cuttings for next season. Easy methods include water or soil-rooting techniques for various plant types. DENVER — As the gardening season winds down, take ...
Last week I wrote about Abutilons, mainly varieties derived from Abutilon megapotanicum when crossed with large flowering hybrids. With slightly smaller flowers and stature, these are hardier than ...
As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...
October 13 was the marker in Britain: frost would probably come soon after and it was no use expecting marginally hardy salvias to survive it. Mid-October was the time for a big to and fro: new ...
Experts warn fake spiderwebs can trap and kill wildlife. Learn safer, eco-friendly ways to decorate for Halloween without harming animals.
Horticultural expert Monty Don has urged all gardeners to invest in these items in order to help protect their plants from the cold weather on the way - and says everyone needs to invest ...
As frost warnings emerge in the Mohawk Valley, it's time to prepare your garden for the winter months. Allie Roesch Collins, master gardener volunteer assistant with Cornell Cooperative Extension of ...