From planting to garden cleanup, harvesting and more, there is plenty of work to be done in the garden and milder weather makes the work more pleasant.

When purchasing garden mums, select plants with mostly closed buds and healthy foliage. Plants already in full bloom will not be attractive as long. Avoid plants whose flowers have already begun to ...

A thriving garden bursting with color is a dream for many homeowners. Yet, the reality of constant watering, deadheading, and pruning can feel overwhelming without a plan, particularly for the right ...

Two Swiss solar ovens are to help recycle stainless steel and make the process as environmentally friendly as possible. Solar energy is sufficient for this.

Many annual flowers that cannot survive Florida's heat thrive during its cooler winter months. Petunias, snapdragons, and pansies are colorful choices for winter gardens and containers. Alyssum and ...

Tokamaks are machines that are meant to hold and harness the power of the sun. These fusion machines use powerful magnets to contain a plasma hotter than the sun's core and push the plasma's atoms to ...

Summer may be over, but that doesn't mean the colorful blooms have to be, too. Adding plants that flower and bloom in the fall to your balcony allows you to make the most of your space and keep it ...

There are multiple fast-growing flowers you can plant in October to brighten up your landscape. Planting in fall means cooler temperatures, and warm soil help ensure healthy, growing plants, as does ...

Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...

Everybody loves getting flowers through the post. And one Sun Gardening reader will win a year’s subscription to 123Flowers. It’s a is a UK-based online florist designed to make flower ...

Dreaming of harvesting fresh vegetables from your own garden but limited by a small balcony, patio, or yard? Container ...

Public park spaces like the lily pool, where Chicagoans can pause to catch a breath and experience some of nature's beauty, ...