Jeff Rakers is treating his South End Plants business like he treats his flowers. “I’ve always been taught, do it right the ...

Garden pros share their go-to tips for vibrant, long-lasting zinnia blooms—from proper spacing to smart watering techniques.

Ah, the beloved honeybee. They’re fuzzy and social. They make honey and beeswax. Children draw them and backyard beekeepers ...

Roses are a staple in many gardens, but to keep them in bloom requires a little bit of effort. However, there's one simple ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood and aren't very cold hardy, so if you planted them too early, the buds could have been ...

Christmas cactus plants are commonly grown as houseplants because they love warmth and humidity. Learn how to keep them in ...

This week's column includes Master Gardener advice for dealing with persistent weeds and vines in your garden, as well as ...

While there are winter-flowering and indoor varieties of jasmine, too, it’s the classic summer jasmine that most gardeners ...

A drive east from Riverhead and a ferry trip to Shelter Island and back and then on to Orient at this time of year passes fields bathed in a sea of bright blooms. Flitting from flower to flower, too ...

Salvia guaranitica, or black & bloom, has gorgeous, dark blue flowers that set a moody tone in any garden. It grows quickly ...

WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including finding the best flowers for honeybees, ...

Seeds, tubers, cuttings, oh my! There are many ways to propagate garden plants, and understanding them can be both fascinating and a bit daunting. Plant propagation falls into two main categories: ...