Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...

The bonus of a four-season yard is that the trees and shrubs, in particular, provide food and shelter for the birds, ...

* What it is: Goldenrods are Pennsylvania-native perennials that bloom gold to golden-yellow in early fall. ‘Fireworks’ is a classic selection of goldenrod that’s distinctive for its long, arching ...

The next six weeks encompass one of the two best yard-planting time frames of the year in Pennsylvania’s climate – and maybe the best by some measures. This time of year and the six weeks from April ...

When August comes around, the heat of summer is still with us. However, fall isn't far around the corner, bringing the promise of cooler months. While the prospect of cooler temperatures may be a ...

My indoor garden comes to life in the fall. It's the season when it has my full attention, while I prepare to put my outdoor plants to bed for the coldest months. There's one idea I stumbled across ...

Severe freezes this winter have left our landscapes less attractive than usual as we begin to move into spring. Tropical plants that might otherwise be contributing foliage are brown or have been cut ...

It's amazing how certain holiday traditions have evolved. Take the poinsettia plant for example. Hardly a household is without at least one of the distinctively colored plants during the Christmas ...

In a city with often-mild fall colors and a downright dreary winter landscape, spring rewards with vibrant hues produced by an exploding array of blooms. Each year, visitors from around the country ...