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Weeds, I've come to suspect, feed on scorn. All it takes to propel them into a frenzied flourish is a look of disdain! Weeds will aggressively compete for available nutrients,...

Named after the ravishing, rainbow- treading herald of the Greek gods, the Iris commands one of the most extensive color palettes in all of flower kingdom, each hue as vibrant...

A little over a month away, and yet you can almost feel it in the air: spring! While you can't dive into the garden right now, there's much you can...

Ranunculus are cool season perennials with exquisite, multilayered flowers that come in stunning hues of red, orange, pink and yellow, to name just a few! Ranunculus are a natural fit...

Deadheading is the act of making calculated cuts, removing the dead or faded blooms to keep up a plant's appearance, prolong bloom time and encourage reblooming. But how and why...

Pruning, for many gardeners, is among the most dreaded aspects of growing. A big reason is that no two plants are exactly alike: different sizes, forms and bloom times warrant...

Summer is at its peak, and most bearded irises are showing their colorful heads. It's time to sit back and savor the sheer bliss only iris blooms can offer. It's...

Protecting your Spring Garden from Unexpected Snow and frost Another late-season cold snap? When warmer weather is followed by a cool-down, early-growing bulbs can freeze. It's essential you take immediate...

With springtime flowers come all those showers! Flash floods and heavy rain are markers of springtime around much of the U.S. Purposeful planting, timely execution and a bit of luck...

Whether grown in a border, along a walkway, at the centre of a garden bed or for use as cut flowers, peonies are the picture of splendour. These beloved flowering...

The temperatures are the highest they've been in months and the soil's warmed up too. I know what it is you think we're getting at- it's prep up for spring...

Place layers of noodles, cheese and sauce in a pan, and you'll have a delicious lasagna. Do the same thing with flower bulbs in the soil, and you'll have a...

If you have heavy clay soil, you understand the frustration of adding copious amounts of organic matter to condition the soil, only to have it swallowed whole by the ground...

I've heard people complain that it's just not worth planting bulbs because they just end up being the first course for a deer's dinner. Don't blame it all on the...

Summer is here, and that means vacations! Now that you've got the plane tickets, hotel reservations and the dog in the kennel, you're ready to go, right? Wait a minute......

Summer watering is precarious. When I get frustrated at my plants it's because they're dying and I know it's all my fault. In fact, this is why I kept giving...

Gorgeous flowers, striking foliage and captivating aroma, Crocosmia plants are perfect for background and border planting and look stunning in the middle of the flower bed. Another benefit of growing...

We’re sure you’ve heard all these terms before, but the differences between them can be a bit confusing. So let’s talk about which is which, and what the differences are....