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 ...

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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 ...

Evergreen shrubs need water in November and winter. Here’s how much water they need, when to irrigate, and how to protect them in cold weather.

As I walked around our five acres this weekend, I realized that I was already making my “wish list” for next spring. My goal is to have a spark of fall color in a few more places. Trees, shrubs, ...

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 ...

These DIY fire starters put annoying dryer lint to good use, fill your home with a pleasant fragrance, and can even look cute in a jar over your fireplace.

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As Republicans and Democrats were making their final pitch to voters on the eve of Election Day, President Donald Trump opted to forgo the campaign trail and instead focused on his renovations at the ...

One windy night can change the view from your window. Yesterday’s colorful canopy becomes a scattering of leaves, and branches that disappeared all summer ...