Planting flowering shrubs is a great way to add structure and interest to the garden. Their beautiful flowers can brighten dark corners of the landscape, some have delightful fragrances and many have ...

Shrubs like hydrangeas and lilacs can be started from cuttings, but they require some work and a lot of patience. Cuttings can take 8 to 12 weeks to root and several years to reach blooming size.

Dec. 19—It's easy for home gardeners to double or triple the number of blooms on flowering shrubs like Lilac, Hydrangea, Spirea, and Weigela. All it takes is regular shearing once a year, particularly ...

Q: I’m growing garlic for the fist time. How do I know when to harvest? A: The time to harvest your garlic is rapidly approaching. If you haven’t already done it, cut back on watering. Heavy watering ...

It’s easy for home gardeners to double or triple the number of blooms on flowering shrubs like Lilac, Hydrangea, Spirea, and Weigela. All it takes is regular shearing once a year, particularly when ...

Mid-September in the perennial garden is a good time to start looking for places to put in new plants and spring-flowering bulbs. If you've planned your garden well, there still should be some plants ...

SCHUYLERVILLE — Jeff Young, master gardener and lilac expert, will be at the Fort Hardy Park Youth Center from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9, during the Schuylerville Garden Club’s plant sale. The ...

Oakleaf hydrangea, which has leaves that somewhat resemble an oak tree, is a gorgeous shrub with lovely papery blooms from summer to fall. It also boasts bright autumn color, and some flowers remain ...