In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about how to properly store onions and whether rose pruning should be delayed.

This is the time to prune evergreen shrubs, but try to avoid formal shearing whenever possible. It’s best to allow shrubs to ...

Lemon Gem is an heirloom marigold with neat, mound-shaped plants that are perfect for the edges of flowerbeds or in containers.

Make sure to cover sensitive plants lightly with straw or evergreen branches, and make sure your outdoor water faucets are winterized. Then sit back, make a fire and enjoy the brief winter wonderland ...

These pretty, early spring flowers are the first to pop up in the garden. That’s what makes hellebores, winter heath and ...

Regular pruning encourages bushier growth and helps prevent early flowering, which can lead to bitter leaves. Frequent harvest of basil leaves keeps the plant productive throughout the growing season.

How to grow asters. Perennial asters can be grown from seed, but it takes time for them to mature so you may be waiting years ...