While migrating birds will likely move on during the fall, you'll still want local, overwintering birds to visit. One way is ...
What a gift to be a gardener at this time of year! For most other people, winter just grinds on, with dingy snowdrifts melting into puddles that will freeze into ice slicks. But gardeners don’t ...
THE weather may still be gloomy but it doesn’t mean your garden can’t look its best. January is the perfect time to invest ...
Every garden has its own rhythm, and figuring out when to cut back your plants can make all the difference. Some plants need ...
Here’s when it helps to remove snow and ice from your plants, shrubs, and trees—and when it causes more damage.
Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...
Dense growth and a cozy, prey-filled habitat make these grasses a dream for snakes — great for nature, not so great for ...
A meadow under the rising moon, glowing with tawny grasses, punctuated by dark candle-flame cedars — this is a quintessential ...
You don’t need more feeders to support backyard birds. From planting choices to lazier routines, these simple ideas provide ...
We know it is January and the beginning of a new garden season because the seed catalogs are arriving. We love to dream over ...
Most homeowners focus on beauty and low maintenance when they are considering what to plant in their yard. Many popular plants may offer the qualities you're looking for, but they can come with ...
The Perennial Plant of the Year for 2026 is a lovely ornamental grass, a cultivar of big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), ...