I continue to install plants all summer long and have done so with success for many years. Gardeners just need to pay close attention to the proper watering of plants installed in the summer, with ...

We’ve arrived at summer 2024′s doorstep – plant-wise anyway. George Weigel is a retired Pennsylvania certified horticulturist who has been writing garden columns and tips for The Patriot-News and ...

Start with the right pot size. Young fruit trees should generally be potted in a 5- to 10-gallon container. Gradually ...

What says summer more than a fresh, juicy tomato? Not much. So, it's no surprise that even people without big backyards are growing tomatoes in containers. However, choosing the right container could ...

There really is nothing quite like the scent of roses drifting through the air on a warm summer's day, especially when it's coming from your own garden. So if you're tempted to add more roses to your ...

You can grow juicy strawberries indoors and enjoy the sweet summery taste no matter the season. Here's exactly how to start your indoor berry garden, even in the middle of winter.

Question: I would like to add a few container gardens to my landscape. What flowers do well during the rest of the summer? Answer: Setting container plantings where you need the color creates great ...

As summer wanes and the cool breezes of autumn begin to roll into Connecticut, it’s the perfect time to refresh your container plantings. Shelley Durocher-Nesta, UConn Plant Science Floriculture ...

As the vibrant colours and heat-loving blooms of summer container gardens begin to fade, many gardeners find themselves at a crossroads. What's next for your potted plants? How do you transition your ...

I consider myself an equal-opportunity gardener in the sense that I like to grow a variety of different plants in my garden and home landscape. Like most gardeners, I appreciate the ecological value ...

I noticed Dutch flower bulbs in a store on sale at discounted prices. I would like to plant some if it isn’t too late. What do you recommend? It is not too late to plant Dutch flower bulbs for bloom ...