Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

As temperatures become favorable for annuals and perennials to be planted in beds, the soil is also right for weed seeds to germinate. Take heart; you do have some options. If you are just beginning a ...

Spring has sprung! As winter has started fading away and the days have grown longer, nature is beginning to awaken for spring. One of the most exciting parts of the early spring season is the leaves ...

Of all the sweet-smelling spring-flowering bulbs, hyacinths might offer the strongest scent. A few growing by a front door can provide a welcoming whiff, while dozens in a garden bed can perfume a ...

Pennsylvania’s climate is perfect for growing spring-blooming bulbs. We have plenty of winter cold for favorites such as tulips and daffodils to get their needed “chill” time, then we usually have a ...

A crocus flower poking out of the snow is a welcome early sign of spring for gardeners. Learn when to plant crocuses and how ...

Purple, orange, red, and yellow flowers growing outdoors. - budistudio77/Shutterstock Some think of weeds simply as any plant growing where it's unwanted, but even ...

The shrubs at this Park Cities home are tolerant of extreme weather conditions, both in summer and winter. The hedges and conical plants are boxwood varieties, while the tall ones in the other ...