NOW that we’ve officially entered spring, many people will be looking at their gardens to give them some much-needed TLC.

That’s because plants’ roots are less hardy than ... Follow these additional tips to help for hardy perennials survive a harsh winter: Many perennials need a cold dormancy to properly bloom ...

Q. I thought Natal Plum was frost-tender, but I’ve seen it survive several winters where frost occurs regularly. Is there a ...

pile the trimmings in an out-of-the-way area to compost them and allow any over-wintering insects to survive. You can now plant warm-weather bedding plants. I just squeeze them between the winter ...

Don Kinzler writes: "We can help our wintered plants prepare for another outdoor growing season with a few simple tips." ...

Spring has begun in Louisiana and flowers are blooming, but some garden plants may not grow due hardiness zones. So, here's Louisiana's growing zones.

After a rough winter with lots of rain, snow, and gale-force winds, some gardening enthusiasts might notice that their plants aren’t in the best condition. But it might not be the end of the ...

Is there a secret trick to get them to survive the cold? Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) is an attractive shrub bearing jasmine-scented white flowers followed by small, dark-red plum-like fruit.