Think spring starts in April? Not for peonies (Paeonia lactiflora). Their jaw-dropping blooms begin backstage in fall, quietly prepping for the big show. Peonies are not a one-time show either. These ...

October might seem like the perfect time to start winding down your garden planting, mostly spent preparing the soil for the dreaded, but inevitable first frost. You may be employing a few choice ...

When the chill of fall hits, many gardeners are already dreaming of spring and planning what they are going to add to their flower beds. And often, planting and other garden projects aren't actually ...

When it comes to planting spring-blooming bulbs in our gardens, most of us immediately think of terracotta pots, planting beds, or window boxes. However, there's a clever, unsung, inexpensive ...

Large bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora) is a native wildflower found in Ohio woodlands. The plant blooms with lemon-yellow, bell-shaped flowers in April and May. Large bellwort prefers shade and ...

It’s early spring and our roses have taken the stage. They are adorning our gardens with their big, breathtaking blooms. Spoiler alert … anxiety will soon challenge our peaceful bliss, because where ...

Once there’s even a hint of spring in the air, such as longer days with more sunshine or the plaintive song of the black-capped chickadee, it’s time to look for ephemeral wildflowers. In fact, by now ...

Winter often feels like the best time to do some pruning, especially when leaves are gone, and everything looks bare. It's also when many gardeners like to clean the yard up, cut things back, and get ...