If you're not growing cool-weather flowers, you're missing a whole season. Cool-season blooms let you have the first glorious bouquets on the block. Now is the time to rediscover -- and to plant -- th... more
There's nothing like flickering firelight in a garden, and modern fire features make it easier than ever to add a golden glow in your own backyard.... more
With a flash and a flourish, chrysanthemums signal the transition to a new season. Even the fiery foliage of a maple tree can't match the gorgeous colors of mums.... more
Anticipation is a big part of the pleasure of gardening, and good gardeners are always planning ahead. When you plant tulip or daffodil bulbs in your garden in the fall, you can be sure that spring wi... more
Good gardens are full of interesting destinations, and making your way from one to another is always pleasant when you're walking on well-placed steppingstones.... more
Making a habit of photographing your own garden -- or gardens you visit -- helps you seize beautiful moments, tell stories and bring your ideas into focus.... more
Monarch butterflies have been in the news lately, but for all the wrong reasons. Loss of habitat has led to a precipitous drop in the monarch population. The brilliant orange-and-black monarchs are ou... more
Vegetable gardens don't have to be huge to be productive. The real measure of success is being able to nip out into the garden to pick fresh food when it's just at its peak.... more
Many people work hard to make their gardens attractive to birds by setting up bird feeders, by growing plants that provide food and shelter for birds, and by keeping fresh water available year-round. ... more