Starting flower beds off with perennial plants that are winter hardy in your area can make your beds much easier to maintain, and it should save you money too. For even easier upkeep, look for ...

Just because your garden’s shady doesn’t mean it can’t be colorful. These shade-loving annuals bring bold blooms and serious ...

Using flower bed mulch is one way to do this ... Some flowers benefit from winter mulching. Newly planted perennials can ...

Winter is always a sneaky devil ... You can put down 6-inch planks as walkways in flower beds if you are determined to weed or to remove leaves and debris while the soil is still a bit wet.