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A brief history of the key ideas that dominated the Victorian Garden period and of their continued impact on the garden designs of today..

Growing plants indoors has become more exciting with the increased availability of plants. If you’re just getting started, be forewarned: growing houseplants can be addictive..

Perennials that love shade don’t really want to be kept in the dark. Consider what type of shade you have..

Sarah Marcheschi explains why real Christmas trees are better than artificial for you and the environment..

Choosing the right plants is one thing, but choosing plants that go well together in a container can be a challenge. Here are three containers that have successfully gone through the entire summer with little care, providing color and interest for four mo.

Don’t miss out on easy-to-grow, frost-tolerant leafy greens like Swiss chard and bok choy that can be planted in early spring when the weather is still cool..

Fall can be your second spring. The cooler weather means renewed energy for both the garden and the gardener. Add these late bloomers now and kick off your fall field goals with great yardage..

Fall is a great time of year to divide perennials. The weather is cooler and the days are shorter, making it much more forgiving when dealing with exposing that which is normally underground. Using the proper tools and methods, dividing perennial plants i.

Continue the summer show by bringing some of your container plants indoors for the winter. Jean Starr will offer suggestions for the easiest plants to start from cutting and those that can be dug, divided, and enjoyed throughout the off-season..

Our expert gardener, Marianne Binetti, shares the best shrubs to plant in containers.

Cold weather is upon us, but it's the perfect time to start growing some green kale. Grow it now, and you could be cozying up to a yummy kale dip come winter time..

Summer can be hard on your roses, but our expert gardner Marianne Binetti can help! She shares three easy tips that will keep you and your roses happy through the summer heat..

Trees can be a great addition to your garden and your yard. They provide shade, clean air, and a cool place to relax. Marianne Binetti, walks us through planting a tree from the nursery pot to your backyard..

Expert gardener, Marianne Binetti, shares her top ten tricks to help your plants survive the summer heat..

Plants that thrive on heat make gardening easier for all experience levels. Here is a list of 10 plants from Africa and Australia that can take the mid-summer heat, whether they’re planted in the ground or in containers. Tips on how to plant in the heat.

Ever wanted to turn your scraps into compost? Read about this great DIY compost bin that can take your grading to the next level. It's inexpensive, attractive, and eco-friendly..

It's not too late! Now is the perfect time to plant your garlic for some yummy summer-time recipes next year. Nina Koziol writes about the best way to grow, store, and cook garlic..

Sarah Marcheschi shares some of the most yummy Autumn harvest recipes for you to try and enjoy this fall..

Sad to see your beautiful annuls go in the winter? Read Marianne Binetti's great advice on protecting your tender plants through the harsh season..

Nina Koziol gives great advice for growing your own ripe, juicy tomatoes..