Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture evaporation. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall.

Generally, we leave perennials until just before the spring bulbs emerge. This provides a great habitat for overwintering birds, with insects and seedheads enjoyed as food. 'Leave the seedheads of ...

It’s early November, and I have the bittersweet task of putting the garden to bed. The recent cool temperatures and frosts ...

Nurseries selling mums in full bloom in the fall often refer to them as garden mums. These may be perennial or “florist” mums ...

Overwintering' seems to be the gardening buzzword this season, with many of us taking steps to protect our plants from the ...

Are you looking to expand your garden and enjoy more of your favorite perennial blooms, all without breaking the bank? The ...

Many popular herbs are annual plants that survive just one season. Others are perennials, which live and are productive for multiple seasons. In Louisiana, cool-season annual herbs can be planted ...

As the growing season comes to an end, gardeners face the challenge of preparing some of their tender plants for winter.

By Kathy Chouteau When Curious Flora garden nursery—the new incarnation of Annie’s Annuals and Perennials run by former ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As I continue to enjoy my fall writing break, I hope you enjoy another article ...

In a small packing shed in the southern Boone County town of Hartsburg, the staff of River Hills Harvest fills orders for ...

Dear Eartha, With leaves on the ground and snow in the forecast, I need to get my yard ready for winter before it’s too late.