Though fall is ideal for planting, there's a cut-off time and not all plants are suitable. It’s okay to plant hardy perennials and shrubs 4–6 weeks before the ground freezes. Don't plant if the first ...

Related to roses, crabapple trees have clusters of spring flowers made up of five, often slightly cupped petals which are followed by small apple-like fruits. Crabapples are distinguished from eating ...

Pruning plants in the fall doesn’t just keep your garden looking neat. It also wards off disease and pests while giving perennials a head start on healthy growth for the spring. Some plants, like ...

Here at the UConn Home and Garden Center we have been getting questions about lawn and garden issues that have been particularly widespread in the state. Whether in the landscape or the garden, there ...

Even though the weather seems like it is the same every day, things are changing outside. Our days have been getting shorter and our nights longer since June. We don’t notice it because we have ...

The roots of potted plants are susceptible to cold damage and need winter protection. Bury the pots in the ground, move them to an unheated garage or shed, or group them. When keeping plants in an ...

Think spring starts in April? Not for peonies (Paeonia lactiflora). Their jaw-dropping blooms begin backstage in fall, quietly prepping for the big show. Peonies are not a one-time show either. These ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Frost advisories have been issued for parts of western Massachusetts tonight, with temperatures expected to drop into the 30s. As temperatures fall, it’s important to take ...

To properly water a tree in its first year, turn a hose on trickle and lay the end on top of the ground within 6 inches of ...

It’s okay to plant hardy perennials and shrubs 4–6 weeks before the ground freezes. Don't plant if the first expected fall frost is less than 2 weeks away. Wait until spring to plant evergreens, ...