Whatever you choose to call this holiday, it´s become a fun-filled time. A recent survey found that over 60% of people plan to celebrate. On the average, each consumer is expected to spend around $45.

Certain colors are traditionally associated with each of the seasons. Fall has always been thought of as the harvest season,and the colors of autumn reflect that.

Oh, the joy of having an older home. It´s the perfect opportunity to grow heirloom plants in period landscapes.

The landscape was just gorgeous in the spring. Early summer it looked fine as many of the early blooming perennials did their stuff. Then, a bad case of the mid-summers blahs set in. Why does that seem to happen?

September ushers in a new gardening season. Fall in the garden is an invigorating time.

Like spring, fall is a time of rebirth. As the temperatures become somewhat cooler, we feel like spending more time outdoors.

Nature has surprises in store for fall. Witness all the spectacular late-blooming perennials. Among these are several sages.

With few exceptions, flower beds and borders deserve a place in every landscape. Naturally,those with limited space need to be more selective when choosing perennials.

The late summer doldrums have set in. What´s a gardener to do? A little R & R is just the thing. Take a break from the garden.