Gardens at the start of any new year can look dismal but late winter, when the structure of the garden-be…
From late December until early March a semi-deciduous shrub, Lonicera fragrantissima, winter honeysuckle blossoms in southern gardens. Pairs of small…
While growing, the leek resembles a flat-leafed onion. However, it produces a thick, white stem instead of a bulb. Under…
As the days of early autumn begin to mellow and the orchards are harvested of the more traditional apples and…
While many North American gardens fall into a deep sleep over the colder winter months, the color and interest of…
Should lemon verbena plants turn up at end-of-season nursery sales, give serious thought to buying one.A deciduous woody shrub (it…
Cold frames, hot beds, plastic-covered tunnels, cloches, and even such mundane household items as cardboard boxes and old blankets can…
Fall is a beautiful time of year in the Northern Zones. The leaves signal the beginning of a slightly cooler…
It's important to get your garden in shape before winter comes in order to guarantee a great start to next…
Many people do not realize that geraniums are perennial flowers that can live several years if they're properly cared for…