Viola × wittrockiana, commonly referred to as pansies, are like cabbages and leafy greens in that they love a little bit of ...

Frost heave is caused by the soil freezing and thawing in winter, and it damages plant roots. You can prevent frost heave by planting early and mulching.

Many perennials fizzle out in late autumn, shedding leaves, dropping stems, and receding underground for a long winter's nap. Thankfully, there’s a whole host of these come-again plants that dazzle ...

While many gardeners dread the winter, Charleston's temperate environment makes an exceptional opportunity for planting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What should I do with my poinsettia after Christmas? I would really like to keep it alive and perhaps have it bloom again for next ...

The temperatures in Wilmington can drop significantly and when that occurs, it's important to care for your plants. Here are ...

Indoor plants are easiest to propagate when they’re actively growing in spring or summer. But if you’re looking for a fun ...

While they don't live outside, houseplants still require regular care to thrive in the winter months. Here's how often you ...

How can you tell if a snowman is mad at you? He gives you the cold shoulder. Snowman season will be with us for a while yet, but our winter landscapes needn’t look cold and dreary. We can enjoy ...

Some perennials that are just a bit too tender for our hardiness zone can be kept in the landscape with winter protection like a wrap of weed mat, burlap or floating row cover filled with autumn ...

The wide temperature swings we have been experiencing lately could end up causing havoc in our gardens if it continues into the winter. The problem is a soil condition known as frost heaving. It ...

Do you know what a secateur is? I encountered the word a few years ago in a magazine featuring Martha Stewart, who was describing the fine points of the secateur she was marketing. A secateur is ...