Your October gardening guide is here, with everything to plant and prune at this time of year plus gardening jobs for the ...

Many flowers are generous seed producers. Marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, and coneflowers are great choices. Let ...

Deciduous agapanthus in flower beds can overwinter in the ground, covered with three or four inches of mulch to insulate them ...

Blunt, rusty tools make gardening harder and less effective. Winter is the perfect time to clean, sharpen, and oil your kit so it’s ready to use when you need it. Check blades, handles, and moving ...

Learn the best ways to store pears, whether they're underripe or ready to be eaten. Get tips for ripening, refrigeration, and ...

I was born a few years after the end of the war. The Second World War. My dad had never been abroad until he went to Africa ...

Find out how to save your dahlias to re-plant year after year. These 6 easy-to-follow steps are essential if you want free ...

Once you’ve harvested your pumpkin, you’ll need to cure it. Essentially, that means hardening the skin off, which can protect ...

Ditch your summer bedding, which is likely to have gone over by now, replacing it with winter and spring displays of violas, ...

Find out how to save your dahlias to re-plant year after year. These 6 easy-to-follow steps are essential if you live in a ...

Dahlias are planted each year in May and thrive in the mild heat of Pacific Northwest summers with the dry days in late summer and temperatures under 80 degrees. When trimmed deeply as flowers fade — ...

If you want to enjoy your dahlias year after year, knowing how to save dahlia tubers is essential. Dahlias are tender perennials, which means they won’t survive freezing temperatures if left in the ...