With their vivid blooms and easy-going nature, geraniums are a popular choice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. They brighten up the garden and are relatively straightforward to care for.

This week, gardening columnist Don Kinzler fields questions about saving shrubs damaged by deer, when to trim back geraniums wintering in the basement, and how to kill quackgrass in peonies. A reader ...

Q: I cut this idea out of your column some time ago and tried it when I went on vacation. I’m very pleased with how well it worked. After two-and-a-half weeks, the pots were still moist and I know ...

Many gardeners grow tender geraniums (Pelargonium spp.) as annuals and throw their plants in the compost pile at the end of the growing season. But geraniums are technically perennial plants that can ...

Indeed, the long languid days of summer are giving way to softer light and a crispness in the air. We savor these last days of summer as our gardens transition into warm autumnal colors and we enjoy ...

The first is to take it easy on the water. Geraniums come from a dry climate, so they can deal with wet soil, but they don't need it wet. When you are making the houseplant watering rounds, don't give ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cranesbill Want a plant that won't let you down, combines flower color, and will work in just about any soil and site? Geraniums ...