Flower bulbs are being planted in a trench in a garden. - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Emily Dickinson thought hope was the "thing with feathers," but a flower bulb seems like a better metaphor for ...

Depending upon the type of gardening you enjoy, August can be a month with fewer garden tasks and activities. If you tend a large vegetable garden, you are still busy with harvesting, doing battle ...

Plant flower bulbs at least six to eight weeks before your region's average first frost date, which is as early as August in colder growing zones. You'll have best results by choosing a planting site ...

August may feel too hot for gardening, but it might be your last chance to add perennials to your flower garden for fall blooms. Gardeners with mild winters and dry growing conditions should consider ...

3 Vegetables to Plant in August for a Thriving Harvest originally appeared on Parade Home & Garden. Listen, we get it. It may seem a little too early to start planting for the fall, but if you want to ...

Did you think August was too late to add some color to your garden? Well, think again. While summer may be winding down, there is still time to plant flowers that will bloom well into the fall. One ...