The best thing you can do for any plant in your garden is to water it deeply ahead of a freeze. Water acts as an insulator, ...

If you have poinsettias, you may be looking for ways to take care of them. Here are some pointers from the Missouri Botanical ...

Learn how to plant, care for, and force the bulbs of your paperwhites. They're great gifts for the holidays or all year long.

Plants brighten up any space, but if you've got a shady patio, it might be hard to find plants that can thrive. Luckily, ...

Gardeners are always asking me for low-maintenance plants that they can incorporate into their landscapes. Gardening is, ...

Learn the essential winter care steps to protect your hostas, prevent damage and encourage strong, healthy growth when spring ...

Q: My Empress Wu hosta has seed pods on the flower stems (see reader's photo). I would like to plant some of the seeds just to see if I can get them to germinate. I realize that the Empress Wu is most ...

In fall, cut back hosta leaves, clear debris, and mulch crowns with pine needles for winter protection. Divide plants at least 30 days before frost, or overwinter divisions indoors if you’re late. For ...