Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter ...

Some gardeners know winter can be busy with winter vegetables and clearing old growth. But in fact, there are a lot of ...

Mulching azaleas is essential for moisture retention, weed control, and soil health. Learn how to properly mulch using ...

Azaleas produce clouds of vibrant blooms from spring to fall, but only if you stick to a pruning schedule that doesn't mess ...

Don’t sweat it if you see blooms opening lately on your azaleas — or any other shrub that should be blooming in spring, for that matter. This is simply a case of shrubs getting “confused” by ...

Pruning is often a necessary fall cleanup job that gets your plants ready for spring. Removing dead or damaged wood can prevent the spread of insects or disease. Pruning can allow more air to ...

Azaleas usually weather the South's mild frosts without problem, but many evergreen azaleas don't like a deep freeze. They need a helping hand so they can come through winter without losing a few ...

Is it now OK to take salvia out of one bed and put them in another? Can I add porterweed to a flowerbed at this time? — Barbara You may try and move the salvias now, although it would be better to ...

I have several overgrown azalea bushes and want to rejuvenate them. Is it too late to cut them back now? I do realize I would lose the spring flowers, but I’m afraid the overgrown condition of the ...

Pruning can still be done. Contrary to popular belief, pruning can be done year-round. Light, judicious pruning in the fall does not kill plants and is often needed to control straggly and overgrown ...

September always feels like a season of transition. School has started back up, football games are back to being a weekly weekend ritual, and I am looking forward to cooler weather even though that ...