It may feel a bit gloomy to pick off fading flowers from the yard’s plants. But Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan said you’re actually setting plants up for success by pinching ...

Once flowers appear on your hydrangea bush, you may wonder whether you need to deadhead them as they fade or if you can let them stay until it’s time to prune them. Some gardeners deadhead their ...

Hydrangeas are gorgeous shrubs that add color and interest to your garden from spring to fall. But if your hydrangeas aren't looking their best, you may want to deadhead, or remove, spent blooms.

Begonias are wonderful, tropical plants to grow in areas that receive a lot of shade. They produce big flowers in a range of hues from white to red so you can find a color that fits your garden ...

Fairytrail Fresco is a new variety of Cascade Hydrangea that blooms earlier than many other types. This hydrangea can be grown in containers and its blooms can be pink, blue, or white depending on ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

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Childhood stories that shape how we understand the world. By Yiyun Li Yiyun Li is a professor of creative writing at Princeton University and the author of “Things in Nature Merely Grow” (2025).