Did you know that having more hummingbirds in your yard also means better insect control? These hungry little birds are known to consume spiders, mosquitoes, and a handful of other pesky bugs.

Flowers are most prominent during spring and summer, but there are several varieties that dominate in the fall. One option is a plant called boltonia (Boltonia asteroides), also sometimes referred to ...

Autumn is finally here, which means it's time to give your fall garden a seasonal refresh. As the days cool down and the light starts to soften, summer's bold blooms will begin to fade—and that's your ...

Though the temperatures begin to drop around October, there are lots of fall flowers for pots and containers that create a beautiful garden or front door scene. There's no better way to add vibrancy ...

Fall presents a bounty of beautiful garden flowers, and it's wonderful to admire them within the landscape of fiery-hued foliage and moodier skies. But why not bring some of that seasonal magic ...

Garden Guide: Five native flowers for your autumn garden Mums are a popular fall flower, but there are native flowers that are just as beautiful and much cheaper and easier to grow.

Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR’s Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Back in July, I was one of the lucky ...