A catbird was skulking around the forsythia in my backyard this morning, but she was stealthy enough to keep their nest a ...

Hydrangeas thrive in part shade, well-draining soil, and consistent moisture. Plants that are sun-loving, nutrient-hungry, or ...

Watering requires adjustment to accommodate decreasing rain and humidity, and increasing temperature and new growth of ...

“The Annual Sparta Township Fourth of July parade hosted by the Sparta Elks #2356 will begin at 11:00 a.m. on West Shore ...

Pruning shrubs is always a stress-inducing topic for home gardeners. Well, at least it is if you know there are best ...

It is time to think ahead to later in the season though, and a little extra sowing now will prove useful in keeping vegetable gardens going into the late summer and autumn, while planting now for late ...

Make plans now to prune spring-flowering shrubs, such as forsythia, lilac, viburnum and flowering quince, after they finish blooming.

For a more natural look to provide some cover, consider one of these hedge plants that act as a natural fence.

No need to wait years for a return on your investment. These shrubs will quickly stake their claim to a spot in the ...

Forsythia and other spring-blooming shrubs, like lilacs and vernal witch hazel, start developing flower buds the previous year, meaning they bloom on old wood. Why isn’t my forsythia blooming well?

For the forsythia to bloom, the ground must reach 20C. At that temperature, most of the plants in the garden actively start growing. What can be done in the meantime?

What makes this process even more interesting is that you are not limited to just forsythia and a few other plants. Look around and visit gardens in the neighborhood.