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Don’t waste those autumn leaves! Here’s how to use fallen leaves as fertilizer for a homemade mulch.

The most perfect day of the year will most likely arrive in late September, though it’s also been known to come sometime in October. Last year it was October 21, if memory serves, but it had been an unusually warm summer; the creeks had been running low all fall, and it wasn’t until the middle […]

When you follow these expert hydrangea care tips and tricks, you’ll soon be enjoying a yard full of blue and pink blossoms.

Learn about the easiest types of roses to grow in New England, all of which are hardy enough to survive — and even thrive — in our harsh climate.

Fragrant and perfect for cutting, peonies are a popular summer bloom. Learn more about how to plant and maintain peonies with our peony care guide.

Rhododendron care is simple since this flowering shrub is virtually maintenance-free. Follow these easy steps to keep your shrubs flowering year after year.

Here are 5 ways to recycle Christmas trees that will keep the year’s holiday memories alive well into the new year and beyond!

Don’t waste those autumn leaves! Here’s how to use fallen leaves as fertilizer for a homemade mulch.

Years after the tragedy, Portland ticket agent Mike Tuohey profoundly remembers 9/11 and how it started in Portland, Maine.

New England botanic garden guru and Weekends with Yankee featured guest Mark Richardson talks fall blooms, how to get your garden in shape for spring, and apples vs. pumpkins.

Learn how to plant Concord grapes, how to care for them, and even how to build a grape vine trellis with our guide to growing Concord grapes.

Learn how to prune wisteria and grape vine, including the best time of year to prune, plus the benefits of mulching with grit.