It’s not often that temperatures dip near freezing in Central Florida, but when they do, it’s important to prepare your outdoor plants for the cold. Here are nine tips from the University of Florida’s ...

Q: I have a snowball viburnum that I would like to propagate. What kind of cuttings will work best? And when is the best time to start making the cuttings? A: Propagating new plants from your own ...

Our gardens may be preparing for their winter slumbers, but that doesn’t mean we have to rest: It’s time to make free shrubs! The easiest way to propagate woody plants like dogwood, forsythia, ...

June is an ideal month to take softwood cuttings from many popular shrubs and perennials. These cuttings root quickly when taken in spring and early summer, providing a reliable and enjoyable method ...

Signs of spring remind us that gardening can begin with weeding, pruning and planting this month. It is OK to procrastinate during wet or freezing weather, but make a break for the outdoors when the ...

It's still cold outside and many plants in your garden may be dormant. But that doesn't mean you have to wait until the warmth of spring to dig in and add plants to your garden or yard. Many plants ...

Repotting is essential for container gardens. Plants outgrow their pots and need new homes. Doing this task at the right time ...

Q: I recently ordered several bare-root roses from a website I've used before. The website indicated that the roses would be shipped at the "appropriate planting time for my region." (We live in the ...