In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about where to find new perennials and for information about an upcoming apple ...

Perennials are the delight of the flower gardener. Showy and colorful like annuals, their longer lives make them a less ...

"Marigolds are excellent for growing in small spaces, with French marigolds being the best variety as they are more compact. A single French marigold can thrive in a six-inch pot if space is very ...

HERE WE ARE now, exactly in the last trimester of the winter season … and if you recall, the last trimester of any season is the time to prepare for the next coming season.

Take the lily, for example, a flower enjoying a resurgence of popularity among a younger generation unbothered by its association with the tackier excesses of the 1980s, as well as its famously sticky ...

While we do many gardening chores in February, March is the real kick-start to the gardening season. The garden is coming ...

That’s especially true if you’re searching for places that shine brightly with colors. From the botanical gardens to the warm sunsets to the striking man-made landscapes, these are the most colorful ...

Q: Recent basement renovations have resulted in the relocation of the dryer, bathroom and heat exchanger vents on the exterior of my home. This new placement of these vents is rig ...

March signals the arrival of spring and offers a welcome reprieve from the dark, dreary days of winter, but gardeners have no ...

Chase early spring blooms across Illinois this March! Discover gardens, conservatories, and scenic parks bursting with the season’s first flowers.

They're ready to take root and blossom! 🌸 ...