What a dreary February it’s been! By Feb. 16, we had already received well over the average total rainfall for the month. The dark skies and copious rainfall have made getting out into the yard less ...

Sowing flowers in late winter is a fantastic way to get beautiful blooms come summer. It is an enjoyable and budget-friendly way to get lots of plants and here are some of the best flower seeds to ...

Some of the best design ideas for beautiful winter gardens in warm climates include interesting foliage, bark and berries. Or ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. You’ll want to stay out of flower beds until they dry out a bit -- there ...

Editor's note: Judy Dembsey, master gardener and member of the Acton Garden Club, is a regular contributor to the Beacon. This month, she shares some February gardening tips and spring planning ideas.

February means Valentine's Day, don't forget your sweetheart. A blooming plant for the home, office or garden is always appreciated. Hard to believe but Spring will be here shortly, so time to get a ...

How you use colour in your garden can change the energy and mood of the space and needs careful consideration as it will set the tone for months or even years to come. As a designer part of my role is ...

Every block has one house that shines a little brighter than the others, and with these DIY landscaping ideas, that property can be yours. Whether you’re after curb appeal or crave an oasis of an ...

Julie Moir Messervy is a renowned Vermont landscape designer and author who has designed large public spaces and elaborate landscapes for wealthy clients. But what brings her the most joy is “doable ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's gardening season in West Michigan! For some, that could bring stress and uncertainty on what to do with your gardening space, or what flowers to plant. The MSU Extension ...

English garden ideas have evolved from the classic combination of smartly clipped hedges, romantic meandering paths and lushly planted drifts of flowers that's known around the world, to embrace a ...