Hellebores add color to winter gardens with cold-hardy blooms that thrive even in snowy conditions. Plant hellebores in fall or spring, ensuring that the roots have room to spread. Maintain moist, ...

The winter dormant season does not mean you need to stop gardening. There are houseplants, winter pruning and dormant spraying to be done. Plus this week is the perfect time to force flowering shrubs ...

The latter part of January is when you actually notice the days growing longer, so start to look for signs of spring. Tree buds should be swelling, crocus and snowdrops emerging from the ground and ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...

Time to pull on your gardening boots and get dirty in the garden! The beginning of March is a good time to do some pruning and garden cleanup as well as add some hardy perennials to the landscape.

Q: This plant appeared in my flower patch [the reader sent a photo]. Can you tell me what it is? Thank you. A: I believe it is a hellebore — commonly called Lenten or Christmas rose. If you have any ...