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A brief history of the key ideas that dominated the Victorian Garden period and of their continued impact on the garden designs of today..

Growing plants indoors has become more exciting with the increased availability of plants. If you’re just getting started, be forewarned: growing houseplants can be addictive..

Perennials that love shade don’t really want to be kept in the dark. Consider what type of shade you have..

Sarah Marcheschi explains why real Christmas trees are better than artificial for you and the environment..

Choosing the right plants is one thing, but choosing plants that go well together in a container can be a challenge. Here are three containers that have successfully gone through the entire summer with little care, providing color and interest for four mo.

Don’t miss out on easy-to-grow, frost-tolerant leafy greens like Swiss chard and bok choy that can be planted in early spring when the weather is still cool..

Fall can be your second spring. The cooler weather means renewed energy for both the garden and the gardener. Add these late bloomers now and kick off your fall field goals with great yardage..

Fall is a great time of year to divide perennials. The weather is cooler and the days are shorter, making it much more forgiving when dealing with exposing that which is normally underground. Using the proper tools and methods, dividing perennial plants i.

Continue the summer show by bringing some of your container plants indoors for the winter. Jean Starr will offer suggestions for the easiest plants to start from cutting and those that can be dug, divided, and enjoyed throughout the off-season..

Our expert gardener, Marianne Binetti, shares the best shrubs to plant in containers.