There’s a special kind of chaos that happens in your garden when fall fades and winter looms—leaves crunch underfoot, ...

GRAND HAVEN - One of my favorite perennials is Caryopteris or Blue Mist Spirea, 3'-3.5' H x 3'-3.5' W. It blooms from July to September and the bloom is a beautiful blue - a real must-have plant in ...

Most homeowners have one or more types of flowering shrubs on their property. Whether you consider yourself a gardener or not, one has to appreciate the beauty and joy of seeing these shrubs in bloom.

Most garden-owners are anticipating a gorgeous display of blooms once summer is in full swing – but, beware, some flowers need to be pruned first. Pruning is a crucial task for the development of many ...

Last year the Farmer’s Almanac predicted a cold and wet winter — they were right on the mark. We are eager to return to the garden on the warm days of March. But, we must be cautious about walking on ...

Is it too late to trim roses, butterfly bushes, etc.? I think I am behind in getting out to trim for the coming year. A: Nope, it's not too late at all. You're good any time from now until new growth ...

Gardens can look shabby at this time of year, as people begin to head back outside and begin a long list of jobs. And horticulturalist Monty Don has put one task at the top of all priorities, and that ...