Generally a year-round destination, the best time to visit Spain is its shoulder seasons — either spring or fall. Go between March through May or September through December to enjoy the country’s ...

Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials. Growing zone and the type of perennial can influence whether spring or fall is best. However, not all perennials benefit from ...

Flowering bulbs can be planted in fall or spring, depending on the variety. Bulbs planted in fall need to develop their roots before the first frost and need a freezing period to bloom. Bulbs planted ...

Roses can be pruned in fall or spring—fall helps with shaping, while spring pruning supports fresh growth. In cold zones, stick to light fall pruning to avoid frost damage; in mild zones, heavier cuts ...

Autumn officially begins Thursday, Sept. 22, and it is an excellent time of year to plant shrubs and trees. Trees and shrubs grown in containers can be planted any time. But when planted in spring or ...

What a disappointment it can be to purchase flowers in bloom at the garden center in summer, only to see their blooms fade in the heat soon after you've planted them. By contrast, what delayed ...

When does daylight saving time begin in 2024? At 2 a.m. ET Sunday, March 10, 2024, when we 'spring forward.' Historic records suggest the daylight saving time phrase "spring forward, fall back" was ...

Conventional wisdom says you should do the same tasks in the same order every year. The director of horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park has a better idea. By Margaret Roach Gardening is not so much ...

As spring brings warmer weather and longer days, home buyers and sellers tend to come out of the woodwork. Those who've been thinking about buying all winter long, begin to shop around with lenders, ...