As soon as the temperature dropped and the leaves began changing colors, something strange came over me. I bought a new mattress, my old one suddenly seemed disgusting and ancient. I gave away at ...

Spring might seem like the obvious time to plant perennials—after all, it’s when we sow most annuals, from flowers to vegetables. Temperatures are warming, rain is plentiful, and the energy and ...

Spring is often thought of as peak planting time, whether it's roses or veggies. But many perennials also do well when planted in the fall or even prefer this time of year. So, is there a best season ...

Trees benefit from fall trimming more than spring trimming. Trees experience less stress with fall trimming because they are entering dormancy. Spring tree trimming is better if the goal is to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Light purple bee balm blooms and green foliage - Marcin Perkowski/Shutterstock Bee balm (Monarda didyma) is a stunning perennial ...