Citronella grass loves warm weather and lots of sunlight. Pick a spot that gets at least six hours of direct sunlight every ...

Most people know hibiscus as a shrub bursting with bright flowers, but fewer realize it can be shaped into a small, ornamental tree. The secret isn't some rare variety or special fertilizer. All your ...

Even if your shrubs are looking a bit forgotten, fall pruning can damage new growth or remove future flowers. Don't prune these plants in October.

black raspberry bush with three large clusers of ripe and unripe berries - Milanika/Getty Images Pruning is an important part of caring for any raspberry plants. Black raspberry plants (Rubus ...

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 ...

Many gardening practices are also best performed at certain times of the day to ensure the health of your plants.

Gardening in September and the first half of October is considered by many the sweet spot of the entire year. While it’s certainly not the time to plant warm-weather crops, there’s a lot that can be ...

New wood blooming hydrangeas can handle shaping now and hard pruning when dormant. Old wood blooming hydrangeas should only be pruned right after blooming. Pruning at the wrong time cuts off future ...

Not only do they keep mosquitoes away, citronella as a houseplant also discourages spiders. Jo advises keeping it in a bright ...

It goes without saying that seasonal gardening tasks should be performed at specific times of the year. But many gardening ...

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