2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (153+ words) Plus, the pretty flower he wants you to plant instead. Store-bought chrysanthemums are ubiquitous in fall for their showy colors and thick blooms. Often paired next to a pumpkin display on porches, mums are the unofficial “it” flower of autumn…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (190+ words) Stylist Kathleen Varner shares how to elevate your front porch for autumn with a seasonal, sophisticated pumpkin arrangement. We called on Birmingham, Alabama–based stylist Kathleen Varner for her expert advice, from choosing the right color palette based on your…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (753+ words) Don’t let their dainty looks fool you—once established, these hardy perennials are virtually bulletproof. Looking at their long, graceful stems and elegant blooms, gardeners could be excused for thinking Japanese anemones are high-maintenance. But these cold-hardy perennials are relatively…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (780+ words) It’s hot. You’re weary. But the time is now for these end-of-season chores. Now is the time to get out there, tidy up, and prep for fall. Here are the garden chores that simply can’t wait until September, according to…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (590+ words) Do this now for a fuller, flower-filled garden next year! Perennials are one of the backbones of a good garden, providing reliable color year after year. From the stately spikes of irises to the sturdy blooms of sedum, perennials bloom…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (853+ words) The pros reveal the late-summer jobs that’ll make a noticeable difference in your yard now—and next season. To help you stay ahead of the landscaping curve this season, we turned to the pros to find out which gardening projects…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (477+ words) This low-maintenance plant will bring beautiful blooms to your garden all through fall. Because this pretty perennial, also called stonecrop, retains moisture in its leaves and stems, Autumn Joy almost never needs to be watered once established. With its starry…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (948+ words) Plus, what you should avoid snipping this month. By the time August begins to unfold, many gardens across the country have reached their peak. Flowers are beginning to fade, shrubs have filled out, and late-summer growth is well underway. It’s…...