Choosing plants for your first garden can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is to pick plants that match ...

I planted two types of oakleaf hydrangeas this spring about 15 inches apart. One seems to be doing great, and the other is ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Gardening season is officially upon us. While there are certainly seeds and full-grown plants that can ...

"Fuchsias fall into two main types: hardy fuchsias, which have been specifically bred to survive in cold temperatures and ...

March is when we begin to plant our spring vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, snap beans, squash and cucumbers. These vegetables like warm temperatures and cannot tolerate freezes. Although one or ...

Thyme is the most cold-hardy herb and is therefore suitable for the fall and winter garden. Even if it should die back in a ...

Practical cold-weather garden advice from experts on the 4 garden plants that struggle with frost – and the hardy replacements to try instead.

While clearing out the garden shed the other day, I found a box of dead batteries. I gave them away, free of charge. Batteries might not be a high priority in a garden shed, but materials to label ...

You don’t need a sprawling lawn to be a gardener. Any outdoor space — be it a balcony or small patch of grass — can be home to a raised garden bed. Though useful for all gardeners, they’re especially ...

Know what’s better than fresh, savory-yet-spicy salsa? Fresh salsa made with vegetables and herbs from your own garden. If you’re a fan of salsa or want to have a reason to grow specific veggies and ...