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I spend too many hours now in my backyard drawing birds. I should be writing. I should be doing other things. I’m now sitting ...

Plant up your containers now and enjoy them all winter long with these long-lasting flowers and foliage suitable for even the ...

Now is the time to give extra care to the plants you’d like to showcase during the upcoming autumn and winter holidays, ...

October is Native Plant Month in Florida. Here's how you can use native plants in your yard for year-round enjoyment.

Once you decide to treat your plants in fall with a formulated deer and rabbit repellent, timing is everything. Apply to dry ...

Parts of the country are set to be battered by storms from tomorrow (October 9) but one gardening expert has insisted we act now to protect our outdoor space.

Now is the time to give extra care to the plants you’d like to showcase during the upcoming autumn and winter holidays, ...

Falling temperatures and wind and rain might mean the garden is less appealing but there are some jobs that need to be done ...

These produce foot-tall spikes of blue star-shaped flowers that open from the bottom up from May into early June. They’re ...

October is the time to prepare your garden for the upcoming holiday season. AgriLife Extension Gardening Guide shares tips and advice.