Lush gardens and anything and everything pertaining to landscaping.

May
Pinch azaleas and rhododendron blossoms as they fade. Double flowered azaleas need no pinching.
May 1-6
Plant hardy water lilies in tubs or garden pools.
May 7-13...

Possibilities.
It was the word that these Westwood homeowners focused on when they purchased their current home 15 years ago. They saw possibilities in the two-story brick colonial...

April 1-7
Shrubs and trees best planted or transplanted in spring, rather than fall, include butterfly bush, dogwood, rose of Sharon, black gum (Nyssa), vitex, red bud, magnolia, tulip...

Catherine Walther’s love for nature, travel, design and all things French after majoring in the language and living in France and Montreal, led her into gardening. The product of those passions —...

Landscapers are embracing new varieties of plants and flowers introduced in 2018. If you’re looking to add something different in your garden, check out the latest offerings.
one: “Seaside...

March 1-4
Mow lawns low to remove old growth before new growth begins.
March 1-11
Loosen winter mulches from perennials cautiously. Re-cover plants at night if frost returns....

one: “Cornus 'Ivory Halo' or Tatarian Dogwood is a medium-sized shrub for every season but puts on a stunning finale in the winter months. It has beautiful variegated leaves and white blooms in...

Early January: Check stored summer bulbs such as dahlias, cannas and gladioli to be sure they are not rotting or drying out.
Early January: Old Christmas trees can be recycled outdoors as a...