When purchasing garden mums, select plants with mostly closed buds and healthy foliage. Plants already in full bloom will not be attractive as long. Avoid plants whose flowers have already begun to ...

Pruning and deadheading can help certain plants bloom longer. We asked a gardening expert whether pruning mums produces better blooms.

Key Points Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots.In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy.Always ...

Additionally, if plants are pruned too early in the fall, the plant may push out a final surge of new growth. Often this new growth is not vigorous enough to survive winter, as the perennial’s mature ...

Once you learn how to grow chrysanthemums, you can have beautiful mums that last longer than store-bought ones. Chrysanthemums are one of the most rewarding flowers to grow because of their vibrant ...

To refresh tired summer gardens, an expert recommends annuals that prefer the cold and provide a pop of color, like winter pansies, fall petunias and mums.

Chennai: The monthly, four-hour GCC council meeting held on Monday remained silent on burning issues such as the sanitation workers' strike, the city's parking policy, and the court-mandated task of ...

For us weekday warriors, the best time to have a bowel movement (BM) — in peace — is in the mornings at home. Morning movements are often effects of the body’s natural ebb and flow, including the ...

Fall yardwork isn't just raking. Experts share tips to boost curb appeal now and grow a healthier, more colorful yard for next spring.