Getting your garden ready for fall and winter is key to ensuring healthy soil and a strong start next spring. To prepare your ...
As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Happy Halloween! This week trick or treat activities are happening all over the ...
To cut or not to cut? That is the perennial question—pardon the pun—when it comes to cutting back plants in fall. With perennials, there is no one perfect time to cut back plants as a group. Some ...
Blueberry plants require little protection in the winter except in the coldest growing zones. Learn how prepare them for a ...
Black-eyed Susans are stunning perennials that add so much charm to your garden. Here's what to do in the fall to ensure you're rewarded with lots of blooms.
Cut back the stems, and dig a large circle around the plant to avoid damaging the roots when you lift the peony from the ...
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How To Prepare Hibiscus For Winter

Both hardy and tropical hibiscus plants can survive the winter with a little extra care before cool weather strikes.
As the days shorten and our nights begin to bring frost, many gardeners feel an urge to “tidy up” the yard before winter. Clean-up is an essential fall chore, but what it means — and how much you ...
Courtesy Southern Botanical A scorching North Texas summer isn’t quite conducive to a thriving, green yard. And by the time fall rolls around, you might think there’s no reason to start taking care of ...
To ensure your hydrangeas put on a show next summer, they need some attention in the fall. Learn what to do and not to do with your hydrangeas before the first frost.