Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...

While dormant snowdrop bulbs should be planted in the autumn, the good news is that you can still plant snowdrops "in the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Fall is a busy time for us gardeners as we work hard to get our yards ready for winter and prepared for spring. One of the most vital things to get done in October is planting all your spring bulbs, ...

For some of us, planting time is long past − but not for me. I am always busy in the fall, planting everything I can. It is almost time to plant garlic, which is my easiest crop of all. And I’ll soon ...

Don't toss your amaryllis plant away once the blooms fade. Here's how to get new growth from its bulb, whether you want it to ...

A lot of yards have sloped areas that are too steep to comfortably or safely mow. If you're stuck with one of them, you have a few alternatives. And the next few cooling weeks are a good time to get ...

While they are often treated as annuals, amaryllis can be grown year-round and forced to rebloom year after year. Here's how ...