Most gardeners think fall means shutting down for the season, but planting now sets up explosive color displays when ...

Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun location and the air temperature is 95 degrees with a heat index of ...

The world of perennials is vast, and where one variety might not suit your garden's specific conditions, another could be ...

During the heat of summer, my favorite places to garden are in shady areas of my landscape. Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in these areas. Trouble mostly occurs, ...

To ensure your plants get enough water, you can stick your finger in the soil to check the root zone. [email protected] We’re already sweaty and running into some garden troubles, so we’re ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I'm looking for a shade tree that is fast growing and attractive for my front ...

DEDE Q. WRITES: I read your column religiously. How do I handle the perennial plants that are in hanging baskets? I have an investment of many hundreds of dollars in these baskets. Do I just leave ...

Does a garden need sun all day long to grow food? Urban gardeners want to know, because their little bit of gardening space is often pretty darn shady. Cities and suburbs are full of houses, fences, ...