Planting coneflowers in November gives them time to set roots before spring. "If you're lucky enough to plant this perennial with already-formed seed heads, these seeds will feed many birds over the ...

Popular for bringing color to gardens, patios, and balconies throughout summer, bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) produce flowers in a wide range of colors and shapes. But is fall pruning ...

Those fall leaves dropping from the trees right now and in coming days can make a great mulch, says Kelly Jackson, the extension agent for horticulture at the Christian County ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Greenfinch bird sitting on shrub with red berries. Fall can be deceptive: for a while, the lingering sunlight might be warm, and ...

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Master gardener Paul James focuses on the lighter side of gardening and gives down-to-earth advice about gardening basics, ...