Henry Homeyer says it is important to clean up the vegetable garden now in order to avoid overwintering diseases.

You know winter is nearly over when daffodils begin to emerge in your garden. These popular spring bulbs are most well-known for their yellow flowers but, depending on the variety, they also bloom in ...

You know winter is nearly over when daffodils begin to emerge in your garden. These popular spring bulbs are most well-known for their yellow flowers but, depending on the variety, they also bloom in ...

Tete-a-Tete Daffodils are dwarf daffodils (just 7 inches tall) that are the most likely to perennialize, or return year after year. Courtesy photo Time to pull on your gardening boots and get dirty in ...

WASHINGTON — WTOP Garden Editor Mike McGrath answers your questions about planting spring bulbs and when (and what) to prune during the cold season. Clemencia in Potomac writes: “Could you clarify why ...

Veteran bulb growers have learned to put patience ahead of pruning in helping their perennials bloom season after season. They're in no rush to remove the unsightly leaves and stems of these botanical ...

We can all hope that the record-breaking low temperatures of the week of Feb. 17 mark the end of winter for us, but only time will tell. This past week felt like spring. With enough mild days and ...

Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least two weeks in advance to [email protected]. Portland Spring Home & Garden Show: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thu-Sat and 10 a.m.-6 ...