Gardeners are constantly gaming the system, using fertilizers to force plants to direct energy toward more blooms, more fruit ...

It’s late winter and soon we will start (if we haven’t already!) seeing the very earliest blooming ephemeral spring flowers, such as snowdrops and winter aconites. Ephemerals are plants that will ...

For many plants, spring is just a really good time. They have endured a cold, dark, hard winter and in some places, winters ...

When planting spring bulbs this fall, remember your companion plants! They can add contrast, serve as a backdrop, and hide ...

Autumn is here, and many gardeners like to continue gardening through the season. The crisp, cool weather shouldn’t deter you from adding new plants to your garden or home landscape. As soon as the ...

True bulbs have layered bulb scales, a basal plate and a protective tunic,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “Most are planted in ...

The winter blues are behind us and spring is in full swing. Americans are itching to get outside and witness the natural beauty of springtime. Whether you're planting your own flowers or visiting ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Noticed flowers blooming? The types of flowers and plants budding and blooming grow prematurely when temperatures rise. They include daffodils, crocus, and jonquils. It’s been ...

The early April heat launched our spring into overdrive with the leaf out and green up running at least a full two weeks ahead of schedule in the Capital Region as well as in other valley areas. But ...

The more spring bulbs we plant in the autumn, the more spring flowers we will enjoy. I use a planting technique called a ...

Did your lilacs surprise you by blooming in the fall? Johnson County Extension agents have been fielding calls on this. The reason? It’s all about environmental stress. Courtesy Johnson County ...