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As colder weather beckons, now is the time to save your plants, tackle your soil, harvest the last of your summer veg and protect crops ...

October is the start of the Cyprus gardening year for me as well as many other serious gardeners. If this has been your first ...

Clover flowers can attract insects like bees and ants, which may bring in snakes that hunt for these creatures. The low-growing clover can also provide sh ...

A series of plant sales coming up feature native varieties that don’t need a lot of water or fuss and that provide food and ...

If you think an allium is for you, the important thing is to understand when and how to plant your bulbs so that you can ...

It is almost time to plant garlic, which is my easiest crop of all. And I’ll soon be planting spring bulbs, both in the ...

If you want to grow the flower as a houseplant, then it should be sown in July and August. In this case, the Lisianthus will ...

Fall gardening chores should not be overlooked. As your garden winds down, turn your attention to the perennials in your ...

Purple deadnettle is considered a weed by some, but new cultivated species make this "weed" a beautiful ground cover tolerant ...

Soils are currently very dry, as is observed if doing any planting. Amazingly, the soil is powdery dry right under the ...

Discover 10 ground cover plants that not only enhance your yard's beauty but also repel deer. Protect your garden with these ...