Black Spot

Rose lovers are a breed onto themselves, because one cannot simply stick a rose plant into the ground, walk away, and expect perfect blooms year

Growing Plants in Containers

Some gardeners shy away from growing plants in containers because of endless “failure” stories buzzing in their heads. Container plantings are not difficult, but you

Planting Annuals

Before transplanting annuals to the garden, or direct-sowing seeds there, itโ€™s a good idea to prepare the soil. In general, annuals prefer well-drained soil. Digging

Rose Care in Spring

Why should we prune roses? Because pruning encourages new growth and bloom, improves air circulation, and helps to shape the plant. It also brings you up

Preventing Winter Moisture Loss

Many people donโ€™t realize that plants can suffer from water stress in winter just as they can in summer-particularly if there is a mild winter.

December Rose Tips

Winter is a good time to plan your rose garden. Perhaps your garden isnโ€™t properly zoned, and you have roses, heavy water users, growing next

Preparing Your Pond For Winter

Preparing Your Pond For Winter Although ponds need little routine maintenance, there are a few end-of-season tasks that are essential if you want to keep

What the Hay?

You see them all over the place during autumn: bales of hay used as fall dรฉcor. But once all the autumn decorations have been put

Gardening Tips for November

Transplant landscape trees and shrubs. Plant a basket of narcissus for holiday bloom. Protect built-in sprinkler systems: drain the system, insulate the valve mechanisms. Tie