Weather in North Florida can be very variable in February. Some days it feels like winter and some days you will swear that spring has arrived. But let’s get one thing straight. History tells us that ...

If you ever wanted to feel like you're in the Wild West version of Stars Hollow this is your chance — Tombstone is hosting its annual Rose Festival this weekend to celebrate the 133th blooming of the ...

End of winter is the best time of year to prune shrubs that flower later in the growing season, i.e. from mid-June and after. The reason is that later-flowering shrubs bloom on “new wood.” This means ...

Gardening is an activity that really helps us to relieve stress, but it is not free of challenges. I am embarrassed to confess that I have had two unfortunate mishaps with tree roses. More accurately, ...

Before you head out to the nursery to purchase a tree for your landscape, there are some important things to consider.

Summer has faded and gone. Autumn’s bright foliage does compensate — somewhat— for the dearth of flowers. But a few of my trees and shrubs (and several perennials) bloom in October, and I treasure ...

When you plant pretty trees with pink and white flowers in your backyard, the spring air fills with their sweet scent and lovely flowers. It’s like getting the best of both a backyard tree and a ...