Fall is finally on its way. Despite the general push to prepare for cold months ahead, some gardeners are plotting their next moves in the flower bed. Fruits and veggies may be packing it in for the ...

For many gardeners, fall is a time when things are winding down in preparation for the colder temperatures. Flowers stop blooming, some birds and wildlife migrate or start looking for places to ...

Just because the weather is cooling and the seasons are changing, doesn't mean we need to give up on festive blooms that attract friendly visitors to our garden. In fact, some delightful critters, ...

Perennial plants add splashes of color to fall flowerbeds that prolong the season and bring the garden to life. If you have a small yard it's often a good idea to focus on plants that flower ...

Pruning mums helps them grow fuller with longer-lasting blooms. Pinch tips at 4–6 inches tall, again at 12 inches tall, and stop about 100 days before bloom. Deadhead spent flowers once blooming ...

Fall is a time when many gardeners look to replace summer-stressed plants with fall favorites. Chrysanthemums, asters, violas, pansies, and decorative pumpkins all make a grand appearance! But is ...

With daytime highs still in the 80s, you may think of this time of year as late summer. Or, with nighttime lows in the 60s, this may seem more like early fall. Whichever way you look at it, it’s clear ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The fall chill has finally started to settle in across West Michigan, but not before local plants have undergone a second bloom. Temperatures this month have been much ...

What did the gardener say when they bought the wrong type of flower? “Oopsie daisy.” Gardening is all about putting the right plant in the right place. If we ...

Botanical Name: Primula spp. Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (5.5-6.5) ...

Epsom salts add magnesium and sulfur, helping mums grow taller stems and fuller blooms. Mix one tablespoon per gallon of water and apply around the base, or sprinkle dry for slow release. Test soil ...