Hostas are easy to care for in summer shade gardens. When fall arrives, here's when to cut back hostas and stop watering and ...

Cutting back hostas too soon in fall can limit root growth needed to survive winter. Removing hosta leaves before winter ...

Richard’s final recommendation for pruning is bee balm. October is a good time for this as the top section of the shrub ...

Planting and growing your own herbs is a great way to have ready-to-eat herbs when you want, but one staple herb might be ...

The post How to Start Leeks from Seed Indoors is by Matt Dursum and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. Start leeks from ...

Unlike many plants, hostas don’t need a lot of winter protection. In most zones, they don’t need frost covers or blankets, even during harsh winters. In fact, a season of frost and dormancy actually ...

Dividing isn't just a spring gardening task—certain perennials benefit from being divided before the frost hits. Here are ...

Henry Homeyer says it is important to clean up the vegetable garden now in order to avoid overwintering diseases.

When to divide — In Minnesota, early to mid-fall (September through mid-October) is ideal. Aim to divide perennials four to six weeks before the ground freezes, giving roots time to settle in before ...

Don’t forget to dream a little. Fall is the perfect time to start planning next year’s garden. Flip through seed catalogs, ...

Success with swamp milkweed, amazing flower pots and fewer apples are among the reports from local gardeners about this ...

Fall is a fun time of year. After the worst of late summer heat lets up, the cool crisp breezes are a welcome relief. It is ...