October’s one of those months when the weather can lull you into ignoring your garden. That being said, the work you do now makes a massive difference to how your garden looks next spring and how much ...

Autumn is here which means things are slowing down in the garden but there’s still plenty to enjoy outdoors. In October the garden is a still and soothing place to be after the busy pace of summer – ...

Hurricane lilies do best in rich, slightly alkaline soils with good drainage. Like other members of the amaryllis family, they grow from bulbs and form clumps. Over time, they can become overcrowded, ...

It’s that time of year again, fall is here! Fall in Northern Michigan signifies the beginning of some of the year’s best fishing, hunting and foraging opportunities. As the summer heat fades and the ...

It is hard to resist the promise of "guaranteed to bloom" bulbs when you see them on store shelves or in glossy catalogs. Those bold claims make it sound like you are buying a foolproof shortcut to a ...

Major weather events like thunderstorms, floods and hurricanes can spark problems even after the storm passes. Here's what you need to know.

It is extremely dangerous to eat mushrooms found in your yard unless you are an expert in fungi identification.

Shallots are an easy-to-grow cool-season vegetable. With a little attention to detail, you can grow and harvest enough shallots for your household and have plenty to share with friends.

Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and native plant seeds that benefit from cold stratification, like milkweed and bee balm. However, fall planting is not recommended for certain ...

Fall yardwork isn't just raking. Experts share tips to boost curb appeal now and grow a healthier, more colorful yard for next spring.

While these might seem like rather boring, drudgery type tasks, it’s important for the future health of your garden and ease of your spring work by completing proper cleanup and storage now.

If the caladiums are in pots, withhold water in early October and let them go dormant. You may leave the bulbs in the pot over the winter (do not water until they wake up in spring) or remove them ...