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Late Spring Pruning

As you watch your perennials unfold in the garden, June is a great time to deadhead, prune, and shape your

The month of May is known for its flowers, and many people associate Mother’s Day with specific varieties — either

If you put out bird food in the winter, you will be fortunate to attract a wide variety of birds. Sometimes, the

On this cold winter day, popular American culture turns to nature to get a sense of when spring might arrive.

Any gardener with an active compost pile tends to find never-ending (and nearly year-round) uses for the end product. But in the cold

Lingering snow piles can be depressing for those of us anxious for spring. One way to help the piles disappear in time for the

Even though the leaves are wilted and ugly, avoid the temptation to cut down hydrangeas in late autumn. Many shrub hydrangeas (including

Late fall is a good time to mulch shallow-rooted and recently transplanted trees with compost. A layer of 2 inches

by Brian Marshall Native plants and animals face a number of widespread threats, including global warming, loss of habitat, overexploitation,