As leaves mature, they take on the sea green color of the ordinary, non-variegated versions of these species. Moving on to ...

Understanding which bulbs need to be planted in fall and which need to be dug in fall can be confusing, so let’s review.

It's common to see squash leaves wilting in the afternoon heat. You may think they need more water, but there's another ...

You may have heard that you should never water your plants at midday in the hot sun because you risk scorching their leaves.

Pumpkin plants need lots of food to grow large, bright orange fruit. Find out if banana peels near your pumpkins will help or ...

Indiana's freezing temperatures mean Hoosier plants may be at risk for cold damage. Here are expert tips on how to protect ...

Learn how to bring tender annuals and temperate perennials indoors for the winter to help them survive the cold months.

Homeowners with new gardens need to pay more attention to watering over the first couple of years, including throughout the fall. New plantings need routine monitoring even when there is a sprinkler ...

It's important to know the first frost date for your area so you can bring sensitive plants indoors and harvest the last of ...

Snow sitting on covers for too long can press down on plants, trap cold air, and even break delicate branches. The same goes ...

The first week of November shuffles in the rain and storms of autumn, so take this as your cue to stop procrastinating and protect tender plants that you want to survive over the winter.

Indian water lotuses, also known as sacred lotuses, are in Flint Pond, just south of Route 20 in Shrewsbury. They look like lily pads, but much bigger because they can grow several feet wide. The ones ...