Companion plants can be grown in such a way that each plant supports the other. Strawberries, as it happens, are friends with ...

The main reason for not pruning certain popular herbs in fall is that it reduces their winter hardiness. Aim for spring ...

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POTOMAC, Md. — Fall is officially here and it may be time to brighten up your garden for the new season. "It's been a long dry summer and most of our annuals have been through a lot," explains Kelly ...

Many annual flowers that cannot survive Florida's heat thrive during its cooler winter months. Petunias, snapdragons, and pansies are colorful choices for winter gardens and containers. Alyssum and ...

When considering plants for our gardens, we usually think in terms of annuals or perennials. Annuals complete their life cycle in one year and must be replaced each spring. Perennials grow for many ...

If a plant is sad, do you think other plants photo-sympathize with it? Trees, shrubs and other plants can easily become sad in the fall if their roots are struggling in dry soil. Ensuring that woody ...

Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha) leads the purple parade each fall. This robust perennial will persist in the garden for up to a decade. Flowers are woolly purple wands, nicely complemented by ...

There are more than 10,000 publicly traded companies on U.S. stock exchanges. Here are the largest ones. Many investors use the S&P 500 as a benchmark for their own portfolio and overall stock market ...

Day trading can be profitable for a select few, but the data suggests most traders will lose money. Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives ...

Black Friday is nearly upon us, and with thousands of deals set to drop, it can be difficult to know where to start. Big sales events can be overwhelming, but we’re here to cut through the noise and ...