Repotting is one of the most fun parts of houseplant ownership — you get to pick a cool new pot and get your hands in the soil. One of the things that gets us repotting is when our plants become ...

With the arrival of spring, it is time to start thinking about getting into the garden and adding new plants. Each time I remove a plant from its container, I am looking for circling roots, which is ...

Since it’s now officially fall, we know what that means… It means our summer annuals are not going to be with us much longer. The way many gardeners deal with this potentially depressing information ...

Just because summer is officially winding down doesn't mean that your garden has to lose its charm. If you're looking for one last planting project before the chill finally sets in, there are a number ...

If it’s fall, that must mean it’s time to plant pansies. Because of that, your favorite garden center should have a good selection of pansies available just waiting for you to take them home. Pansies ...

Even though we’re still in 90-degree days, we can feel fall in the air and know the seasons are changing. It’s time to get in sync with the autumn colors and plants that aren’t as sensitive to frost ...

The ideal planting time for cool-season bedding plants in Louisiana runs from late September through early December. Some do better planted earlier, while others do better planted later in the season.

Q: I have several large pots that I want to plant pansies in for autumn and winter color on the patio. I have seen pansies available, just want to be sure it’s not too early to plant. What do you ...

Winter pansies (Viola hiemalis), also known as ice pansies, provide beautiful color in the garden come fall and winter. They come in a range of shades, from blues and purples to reds and pinks, making ...

Q: You have a very interesting website. I read in one of your answers that a hibiscus plant won't bloom until it's root-bound. In another answer, you said to put it in a bigger pot so it doesn't get ...