July is when inland gardens really heat up, while coastal gardeners wake up to cool, gray mornings until month’s end. After ...

Tomatoes are notoriously heat-loving vegetables, but even these hardy plants have their limits. While tomato plants are naturally adapted to warm, sunny conditions, long stretches of high temperatures ...

Lemon trees can be grown in the garden or containers. Learn the right way and how often to water a lemon tree for flavorful fruit.

Protecting young fruit trees from extreme heat ensures they grow strong and produce healthy, delicious fruit. Keep your trees cool and hydrated by misting, applying mulch, and watering deeply during ...

Few gardening frustrations match the sinking feeling of walking out on a June morning to find your hostas riddled with ragged ...

This video outlines practical ways to manage fallen leaves to conserve moisture, protect plants, and support backyard ...

I’m not sure how to prune them. Some are sparse in the middle, but the tops have better branching. Do I need to prune them ...

Our gardening expert offers tips for water conservation as Massachusetts experiences summer drought conditions.

Maryland could spend $1 billion repairing Bay Bridge — then destroy it ...

Japanese maples are known for their stunning red foliage, but gardeners should be vigilant to help prevent leaves from ...

Boxwoods are a popular landscaping choice because they remain green all year long, adding color and structure to flower beds and walkways even when other plants lose their leaves and die back. They're ...

Jenni This is gripeweed or chamberbitter (Phyllanthus urinaria), a common summer annual weed. You may not ever totally get ...