Spirea are deciduous ornamental shrubs loaded with beautiful, showy flower clusters in either spring or summer, depending on the variety. These tough, durable, deciduous plants are cold-hardy and able to withstand a variety of harsh seasonal weather conditions. Learn how to care for spirea shrubs in winter in this guide.

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Compact, easy care perennials, primrose and polyanthus are charming winter-busters, providing bright, bold splashes of color very early in the year. These cold-hardy darlings are ideal under deciduous trees or where they receive afternoon shade from hot summer sun. Learn how to grow primrose and polyanthus in this guide.

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When your herb garden produces more than you can use fresh, freezing is a great way to preserve their flavor, fragrance, and nutrition. It’s fast, easy, and there’s no specialized equipment needed. Plus, it’s a smart way to reduce food waste. Learn about five of the best ways to freeze herbs in this guide. Read more now.

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With garden beds prepped and planted in spring and crops harvested in summer, you might think that the late season garden doesn’t need a lot of attention. But to keep things colorful, productive, and vibrant, you’ll want to stay on top of certain tasks. Here are 17 tips to keep the late summer garden going strong.

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Gentians are alpine darlings, tough and hardy mat-forming perennials with dazzling, true-blue flowers that shine in borders, containers, and rock gardens. Spring or fall flowering, they thrive in mild summers but need protection from hot, intense sun. Learn how to grow gentian wildflowers in this guide. Read more now.

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Are you wondering what to do with your end-of-season surplus of green and ripe red tomatoes? Some can be kept in boxed storage to continue to ripen and enjoy fresh. But for a bumper harvest, long-term preservation is often needed. Find all the details on how to store your homegrown tomatoes right here. Read more now.

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Certain species of hydrangea have the unique ability to change color from blue to pink and vice versa. With a bit of patience and diligent application of certain soil amendments, you can encourage your hydrangea flowers to change color. Learn why hydrangeas change color and how you can do it at home in this guide.

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Growing your own figs is highly rewarding and delicious, with standard size or miniature Ficus carica trees easily cultivated in a full sun location. But to avoid fruits that split or spoil as they ripen, you need the right cultivar for your climate. Learn about 13 of the best fig tree varieties in this guide. Read more.

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