Gardens

Not all New England hydrangea varieties are created equal, but there’s one thing they have in common – beautiful summer blooms!

Learn the basics of how to grow berries in New England, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.

A sampling of our favorite New England garden centers, plus simple tips for keeping spring flowering favorites happy and healthy.

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

Fall is a great time to work in the garden and prepare for next year’s growing season. Here are 5 top picks for fall planting in New England.

The latest weather data show that New England nights are getting warmer. So what does that mean for the “warm, sunny days and crisp, clear nights” foliage setup?

Late fall is the perfect time of year to collect acorns to grown into mighty oak trees. Learn how to grow oak trees from acorns with these easy instructions.

Wondering how to grow and care for African violets? Our expert answers to questions relating to watering, fertilizing, repotting, and more are here to help.

Looking to enhance your outdoor fall decor? Learn which fall porch plants we like the best, plus tips for displaying and maintenance.

Is burning bush invasive? Learn more about this common landscape plant, plus several burning bush substitutes that pose no threat.

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.

These harmless insects can be a blessing in a garden, but a nuisance in a home. Learn more about the ever-popular ladybug and see why they might be worthy of peaceful coexistence.