Gardeners are advised to protect fruit tree blossom from late frosts, using fleece or cloches, for example. And for those ...

Perennials can be the backbone of your garden because they come back every year. Learn how and when you should plant ...

A: There are two types of cacti – desert types and forest types. Desert cacti are very hardy and thrive in full sun, low water, and good drainage. Christmas (and Easter) cacti are forest cacti and are ...

Defined by its sweet, slightly spicy scent, Garden phlox ( Phlox paniculata) is a favorite among pollinators. It produces ...

Are you a Petersburg resident who’s ready for spring? The James River Association is offering free native plants and rain barrels to get you in the gardening spirit.

All the blooms are grown specifically to be harvested for bouquets and other arrangements. (A pollinator garden, on the other ...

The composition of your soil can make or break your plant’s fruiting success. Strawberries do best in fertile, well-draining, ...

These pretty, early spring flowers are the first to pop up in the garden. That’s what makes hellebores, winter heath and ...

Once tulip blooms fade, don't rush to cut back the foliage. The leaves help provide energy to the bulb for next year's blooms. Learn when to cut back tulip foliage for healthy bulbs.

Hibiscuses are best planted in late spring or early summer when the weather is warm and settled. Hibiscuses planted early in ...

Oklahoma Poison Center warns of springtime snake bite risks, urging caution around venomous snakes, scorpions, and toxic ...