Articles listed under “fall”
Get perennials ready for spring — November 24, 2009
As the season dwindles down, garden tasks often seem to increase. But your work doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Pumpkin planter — October 27, 2009
Nothing says “fall” like a pumpkin, so what could be more perfect to use for a fall container?
Cyclamen — October 6, 2009
It’s hard to say which is more appealing about cyclamen: The perky fall flowers or the charming round to heart-shaped leaves.
Designing fall gardens — September 29, 2009
Fall can be incredible in a garden. Here are some techniques for creating stunning fall displays.
Easy bulb planting — September 1, 2009
Not many flowers rival the welcome splash of color that spring bulbs can give you. But if you’ve ever planted them in fall, you can appreciate the effort that goes into planting.
Slide show: Autumn in the garden — August 11, 2009
What makes the perfect autumn garden? Well, color and lots of it, be it flowers, foliage, seeds or berries.
Fernleaf bleeding heart — April 21, 2009
Unlike old-fashioned bleeding heart, which usually goes dormant in the summer, fernleaf bleeding heart blooms from midspring to fall.
Video: Plant bulbs the easy way — October 28, 2008
An electric drill and special bulb auger bit make quick work of planting spring-blooming bulbs in fall.
Dividing bleeding heart — September 23, 2008
The best way to propagate bleeding heart, either fernleaf or the old-fashioned type, is by division.
New England aster — September 16, 2008
If you want to attract butterflies to your garden, planting asters is a good start.
Bring out the bulbs — September 9, 2008
Why wait for summer to fill your containers? Beautiful blooms like ‘Pink Pride’ daffodil, ‘Big Chief’ tulip and the grape hyacinths here add a blast of spring color, and they’re so easy to grow.
