Is it too late to prune shrubs? Find out when to avoid fall pruning, which shrubs need special timing, and when to remove damaged branches.

Fall planting can help perennials, shrubs, and trees establish roots. Here’s what to know about timing, watering, and what not to plant.

Fall vegetable garden cleanup this fall can help reduce pests next year. This guide covers sanitation, crop rotation, weeds, mulch, and tool care.

These fall-blooming shrubs add autumn color with long-lasting flowers, including azaleas, camellias, hydrangeas, and more.

Why are there so many wasps in the fall? Experts explain why populations peak late in the season and how to avoid unwanted encounters.

Daffodils are the best spring-flowering bulb for reliable blooms, with planting tips, bloom timing, and recommended varieties for the South.

These seven fall-blooming perennials help support pollinators with late-season nectar, from asters and goldenrod to sedum and Russian sage.

What is the latest I can fertilize my lawn? It depends on your grass type, frost timing, and season, with key guidance for warm and cool season lawns.

How to get rid of springtails: what causes these nuisance pests indoors, where they hide, and the moisture-fixing steps that help keep them away.

Discover seven low-light houseplants perfect for windowless rooms. From snake plants to ZZ plants, find easy-care greenery that can thrive without sunlight.

Goldenrod is a low-maintenance native plant with late-season blooms, pollinator appeal, and easy growing tips for sunny gardens.

What to do if you find a snake inside your house, including safe removal tips, why snakes get indoors, and how to make your home less inviting.

Should you still mow your lawn in August? An expert explain when to keep mowing, when to pause, and how to cut grass properly in summer heat.

A garden writer shares the invasive, aggressive, and messy plants she’ll never grow again—and why some are better kept out of the garden.

How to help backyard birds survive a heat wave, with tips on water, shade, clean feeders and baths, and moisture-rich foods.

These low-maintenance annuals and perennials thrive on neglect in beds and containers, with picks that handle heat, dry soil, and little fuss.

These perennials keep blooming without deadheading, with long-lasting flowers, bird-friendly seedheads, and color from spring through fall.

Yellow-legged hornets threaten honeybees and other pollinators in the Southeast. Here’s how to identify them and report suspected sightings.

Early summer vegetable garden pests can ruin your harvest. Here’s how to spot common culprits and identify the damage they leave behind.

These low-maintenance shrubs rarely need pruning. See compact varieties, growing needs, and tips for choosing shrubs that keep their shape.