Among native perennials, candidates include turtleheads, wingstem, obedient plant, downy lobelia, blue mistflower and lady’s tresses.

We have entered the ideal season for adding California native plants to coastal gardens. Beginning in October, fogs linger, soil warmth continues and air temperatures moderate. The cooler air ...

Police in Eastbourne, East Sussex, are appealing for information after a large number of hydrangea flowers were stolen from a front garden ...

Fragrance is one of the best ways to draw butterflies to your garden, making it an essential part of choosing the best plants to include in a butterfly garden. Butterflies rely on scent, color, and ...

As the nights close in and the leaves begin to crunch underfoot, how comforting to see a collection inspired by 1950s bathing beauties, seaside romps and scuba style. “I grew up in Brittany, by the ...

“Fall is the most important time to work in your yard,” he said. “It’s the perfect time to control weeds if you’re going to do some weed killing. Far better than spring. It’s a great time to plant ...

Plant bare-root peonies 2–4 weeks before frost for earlier blooms the next spring. Fall-planted peonies quickly grow strong roots and often bloom their first growing season. Peonies can be planted in ...

Keeping boxelder bugs out is important because, although harmless, they swarm homes in the fall and leave stains indoors. Natural removal methods include vacuuming, spraying with soapy water, or using ...

Early autumn can be a good time to work on your lawn. “You can put down grass seed when you stop cutting the grass and it doesn’t need as much water,” adds Polfus. “Having to water sod twice a day to ...

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The Austin girls swimming and diving team has had some close dual meets this season and Thursday was no different. For the second time this season, the outcome came down to the final event of the ...

Hydrangeas are a popular choice for many gardeners, thanks to their large, colourful blooms. But to ensure they thrive and produce plenty of flowers, there are some key autumn care tips to follow ...