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Autumn is the perfect time of year to do a lot of different chores: divide, plant, water trees and shrubs and clean up flower and vegetable beds. But the one thing I like to do most is sit, relax and enjoy because it won’t be long before the cold wea

Every winter the rabbits like to make a buffet out of Lee’s Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) vines and climbing rose (Rosa hybrids) canes. One day, Lee was visiting a friend who used a medical ventilator, and an idea clicked. The plasti

It’s no good to find one of these crawling creatures in the apple you’re eating. To prevent future infestation, be on the lookout for the adult apple maggot above. In summer it looks like a ¼-in.-long fly with white banding on its wings. Adults emerg

Here are a few plants that Dennis recommends for their easygoing tropical beauty. Care for tropicals is much like other perennials, but these exotic beauties usually require more water and fertilizer. The information at right will let you know exactl

Have you ever waited with anticipation for a plant to flower only to be disappointed with how quickly it fades? Some plants are certainly worth it for their spectacular blooms. But if you want to keep the color going without investing in annuals each

Strong stems carry dense, astilbe-like plumes for several months beginning in midsummer. Not for dry spaces, this clump-forming type grows best in wetter soils. Perennial Blooms: Golden yellow flowers from midsummer to fall Light: Full sun Soil: Moi

Q My sugar maple (Acer saccharum) didn’t turn red this year. What could be causing this? A While the color of a sugar maple’s fall foliage is determined by genetics, weather plays a role, too. A tree that usually produces red fall foliage will have y

1 | GARDEN RENOVATION Bobbie Schwartz sets you up with all the resources you need to create a landscape that reflects pride and personality. Learn your garden’s needs and define your goals; then get inspired with design solutions, theme ideas and hel

It’s always fun to bring a few plants home to try in the garden, but digging or collecting them in the wild can be a problem both ethically and legally. Besides the possibility of plucking a posy that’s on a local or national endangered species list,

Saving seeds from your favorite heirlooms is economical and a great way to keep these cherished plants going. Here are some tips for preserving the bounty: Harvest Choose several healthy-looking plants to harvest from so you won’t pass a disease or