Thyme is the most cold-hardy herb and is therefore suitable for the fall and winter garden. Even if it should die back in a ...

Cool-season bedding plants are those that are planted from October to March. They like mild to cool temperatures and tolerate ...

These perennials, trees, and shrubs provide vital food and shelter for backyard birds through the winter months.

As I write this, the first week of November, the fall leaf colors have barely made a ripple in my area. The sweetgums show a ...

Instead of fall, many gardeners recommend pruning lilacs in late spring or early summer. "Always cut them back after they are ...

Planting this perennial bulb in the spring will bring vibrant pink blooms to your garden that last until the fall before the ...

While most winter and spring bloomers are planted in the fall, plenty of them can be sown in December. Find out which will ...

Growing a few of the rare plants that flower in winter can really brighten a cold-season garden. Try these hardy tubers for a ...

Buy fresher, longer-lasting flowers and support fair trade with this seasonal guide to ethical, eco-friendly blooms.

Give your favorite holiday plant fertilizer during spring and summer for yuletide blooms. Here's how often and when to fertilize a Christmas cactus.

• Many plants have quiet explosions of white blossoms in cold weather. Coyote brush (Baccharis pilularis) produces white to ...

Some natural material you might find easily available include: ...