The start of most decorations begins with a base, which could be a plant saucer or oasis tray, which comes in many shapes and sizes, and into which a block of oasis is placed and secured by a line of ...

Move cold-sensitive potted plants indoors before winter hits. Learn which ones work with your decor and how to transition them safely from outdoors.

THIS year's Gardens of the Year competition, organised by Gardeners' World magazine, drew hundreds of entries. The six finalists include Kamal ...

For the past three years, the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc., Frederick County Garden Clubs (i.e. Green-walled ...

As a newbie gardener some 50 years ago, I thought one only gardened in the spring and early summer. But then I learned ...

Under the watchful eye of Persephone, let’s all celebrate the solstice, December 21 st, 2025. Host an outdoor party with hot ...

Fairfax County resident Radhika Murari had milkweed planted in her garden, but complaints from a neighbor have reached her ...

Brown and green plant material provide your compost bin with much-needed nutrients. However, certain plants can contaminate ...

DECEMBER: The last month of the year is upon us. Some parts of the state have had a hard freeze, while a good portion have ...

Several years ago, I had a reader ask, “Why should I use an anti-transpirant?” As landscapers, we would use this product to reduce water vapor escaping from the plant. Anti-transpirants or ...

I planted two types of oakleaf hydrangeas this spring about 15 inches apart. One seems to be doing great, and the other is ...

Marianne Binetti provides practical gardening insights for the Pacific Northwest. Her articles focus on seasonal plant care ...