C.L. Fornari

There’s more than one way to answer the annual question of when to cut perennial plants down in the fall. Here’s our advice.

Get your favorite flowers and vegetables to thrive this summer by starting seeds indoors and using a seed-starting soil mix.

Don’t waste those autumn leaves! Here’s how to use fallen leaves as fertilizer for a homemade mulch.

Pesky critters digging up your newly planted bulbs? Here’s how to manage skunks and keep squirrels away from fall bulbs.

When should you bring plants indoors? Get the answer, plus how to best prepare outdoor plants for a winter inside.

Sporting golden leaves in the fall and bright yellow flowers in late winter, witch hazel is a flowering shrub that can add a splash of color to any garden.

Winter can be an unpleasant time for houseplants. Learn how to care for houseplants that are suffering from an invasion of bugs or insects.

Indoor flowering plants are an easy way to enjoy a splash of color during a long New England winter. Here are four easy flowering indoor plants.

The dilemma of watering plants while on vacation is a common concern. Here are a collection of handy tips and tricks for houseplant care while you’re away.

Can bay be brought inside during the winter? Yes, but keep watch for this common problem when growing bay indoors.

Can rosemary be brought inside during the winter? Yes, but keep watch for these 3 common problems when growing rosemary indoors.

Flowering from late-November through March and requiring little maintenance, the Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) is a popular winter bloom.