The box tree moth and a new villain, boxwood blight, are devastating WNY's beloved shrubs.
This month in the garden: November
A shift to colder, darker nights brings a new list of dos and don’ts in the fall garden. …
The joys (and jobs) of autumn
Whether we use our eyes or our backs, autumn is a busy time for plant and nature lovers….
This month in the garden: October
What to focus on in the fall garden to keep your last chances from being lost ones….
September, the transition month
Sally Cunningham is back! “Summer may be winding down, but gardening season is far from over.”…
This month in the garden: September
Fall brings opportunities to refresh the garden and prep for next season. …
Vacation-proof your garden
How to keep your garden going while you’re out of town….
This month in the garden: August
During the heat of August, don’t feel guilty if you ditch a plant or two that are not performing. Besides, it just makes room to try something new….
Warmer, wetter, and weirder
The weather is changing, and with it our growing season….
Comeback kids: perennials we love
By Lauren Newkirk Maynard In my shade-loving, woodland-ish city yard, perennials rule. The plants popping up every year, and sometimes every other if biennial, delight me with their determination and consistency. Perennials can be workhorses in the garden, battling climate change, drought, soggy rain and certain pests (deer and rabbits, we see you). They can be grown in all levels of sun and shade, and provide blooms for cut arrangements or interesting foliage in shady spots. They can also help…

