September is an ideal time to plant perennials, and what a wide selection there is to choose from. The weather is cooler as we hit September, but the soil is still warm from summer, and there is ...

The answer is in your yard. Watch closely for the smallest hints, record what you find and advance the cause of science. Red maple (Acer rubrum) flowers before its leaf buds break. Some trees bear ...

There are few springtime sights more iconic than an azalea bush full of vibrant blooms. These colorful shrubs are covered in funnel-shaped blooms for a few magical weeks each spring, dotting the ...

Plant perennials in fall so they can establish roots before spring blooms. Choose native varieties to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Creeping phlox, columbine, and bee balm love sun; ...

These flowers will be a welcome sight as winter ends. With a little planning in the fall, a dazzling display of blooms will emerge when your garden awakens in the spring. September is a great time to ...

Spring awakens spectacularly at Longwood Gardens, where the much-anticipated “Spring Blooms” display flourishes both indoors and out through May 5. As winter’s chill melts away, the Gardens burst with ...