Summer is in full swing, and while it’s not the ideal time to start a garden from scratch, there are a host of annuals with striking foliage, colorful flowers and interesting forms that you can add

Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds are welcome visitors to the garden. But uninvited guests – including insect pests like Japanese beetles, spider mites and certain caterpillars – are not. They can cause a great deal of damage,

Mulch is a gardener's best friend. It shades the earth from the hot summer sun, conserves moisture and blocks weeds. In the winter, mulch can protect flowers from cold and frost heaving. In zones where temperatures

Perennials may be the workhorses of the garden, showing up year after year with colorful blooms and fantastic foliage but annuals are great too for filling in bare spots and flowering for months at a

You don’t have to be an expert to grow lush, beautiful roses. But it helps to know some of the dos and don’ts. Start with healthy plants When you buy plants of any type,

Growing roses in containers is a solution for gardeners who want to enjoy these classic beauties but are limited by space, be it a balcony or a tiny back yard. Or, maybe you have a garden

Roses have been a favorite flower for centuries, throughout the world. Grown for their perfume, beautiful forms and brilliant colors they delight the senses and inspire romance wherever they grow. Once thought to be demanding divas in

Whether you garden on a balcony, or a front stoop, or you have a large back yard, creating beautiful container gardens is easy and rewarding. One lushly planted large container can provide a bold architectural accent

Plant your own edible garden this spring with help from The New York Botanical Garden. You’ll have homegrown vegetables and herbs at your fingertips, the perfect ingredients for family meals.

Start the season off right by getting rid of old chemicals, disposing of them properly and stocking up on what you’ll need to keep your lawn and garden in great shape.