Ask a gardener about their favorite flowering shrubs, and they might mention rhododendron, forsythia, azalea, lilac, magnolia, roses, or viburnum. These are all great shrubs, beautiful when in bloom.

It is not too late to mow, edge and trim your lawn. In general, rake the leaves first, but if the fallen leaves on the lawn ...

From the marvelous chrysanthemum to the audacious azalea, the University of Minnesota’s cold-hardy breeding program has delivered far more than maroon and gold to Minnesota’s landscape. A cold-hardy ...

Spring bulbs, which are best planted in October, can be used in "meadowy" ways instead of the usual line-'em-up approach.

You may be familiar with the most common dog wood species, but did you know there are many more fascinating options you can ...

A reliable old favourite at Driftwood is the pretty osteospermum, a lovely mauve one is pictured growing at the top of the ...

Be ready to move half-hardy and tender plants such as pelargoniums, some salvias and fuchsias in October. They need to be cut back to around half their height and moved indoors, either into a ...

October is a busy month in the garden, with tasks including pruning stalwart shrubs, refreshing containers and tidying up ...

J. A. Baddeley, S. J. Woodin and I. J. Alexander 1. The effects of nitrogen and phosphorus additions on the relationship between leaf photosynthesis, biomass and nutrient concentrations were ...

Mary Marlowe Leverette is one of the industry’s most highly regarded housekeeping and fabric care experts, sharing her knowledge on efficient housekeeping and textile conservation. She is also a ...