Chrysanthemums and pansies are classic fall flowers for pots, but several more blooming annuals and perennials can help add rich color to your container gardens throughout autumn. Most of the ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What are the best fall flowers? Many flowers grow well in containers—as long as those containers have ...
Autumn is a magical time in the landscape. Leaves sparkle on tree limbs like gemstones and flowering plants gear up for their season finale. The cool nights and crisp clear days of fall rejuvenate ...
As a professional gardener, I often craft autumn and winter displays for clients using garden materials. While many cut winter evergreens stay fresh for weeks without water, most other plants shrivel ...
Dried flowers are not always beloved. Less colorful and fragrant than their former selves, they are, at their very worst, associated with dusty homes and death. But what if, like artificial flowers, ...
Last week’s column was all about mums, which are the most popular annual fall flowers. This week I would like to shine a light on other annual fall flowers. My personal favorite flowers to plant in ...
Dear Master Gardener: I’ve seen pictures using Annabelle Hydrangea flowers to decorate wreaths and Christmas trees and I was wondering how to dry them so I can use them to decorate for Christmas?
As summer wanes and the cool breezes of autumn begin to roll into Connecticut, it’s the perfect time to refresh your container plantings. Shelley Durocher-Nesta, UConn Plant Science Floriculture ...
David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...