Gardeners can add vibrant fall color with goldenrods and New England asters, both easy and long-lived, while also supporting bees with their pollen. DENVER — If your garden lacks color now, consider ...

Most bulbs require a period of cold temperatures to initiate growth and bloom in the spring. Tulips, daffodils, iris, crocus and lilies all fall under this category. Tender bulbs cannot survive winter ...

Beets thrive in cooler weather, and their roots tend to become sweeter and more flavorful. Ideally, they should be planted 4 to 6 weeks before the first frost and should reach harvest in about 50 to ...

Irises lose their blooms in mid summer, so you might be tempted to prune them back at this time. Experts say you should wait ...

The beauty of a jewelled meadow, as Jo poetically dubs them, is that it's temporary – the magic will be over with the year's first mow. That is why it crucial to use early-flowering spring bulbs like ...

Billed as a "living plant museum," the United States Botanic Garden features dozens of intriguing plants and flowers across its indoor conservatory and outdoor gardens. Colorful orchids, roses, irises ...

These are available in the garden center of most home improvement stores and garden centers. You could make your own out of ...

It’s critical to avoid accidental poisoning. If you have even the slightest doubt about a plant’s safety, don’t touch or ...

Cutting back perennials in the fall is often necessary to keep the plant healthy. These 33 perennial plants are best cut back ...

Amid renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other foodstuffs, experts caution aspiring foragers ...

Don't stow away your garden tools just yet. It's a good idea to plant this blue-purple perennial in fall to give it a strong ...