Adrian Higgins
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Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned over the U.K. for 70 years, dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the long-reigning monarch, was a constant and reassuring figure as she helped lead her country through a period of radical shifts in the latter half of the 20th century. → Read More
Gardening is an expensive hobby. Save money by starting plants from seed.
Starting plants from seed isn't easy and requires patience. But it's inexpensive, and the work is rewarding. → Read More
It’s never easy to say goodbye, but it’s time for me to plant some trees
Whether they are found in a grove of birches or in a shady glen akin to the Hundred Acre Wood, trees are kindred spirits. → Read More
How to plant bulbs this fall for a beautiful spring garden
Want a beautiful spring garden? Start planting tulips, daffodils and other bulbs now. → Read More
The gardener’s guide to snowdrops, dwarf iris, crocus, muscari and camassia
The smaller blooms produced by these specialty bulbs are perfect for small urban gardens. → Read More
The gardener’s guide to alliums
These close cousins of onions, chives, leeks and garlic bloom in May and June. → Read More
The gardener’s guide to tulips
Enchanting and colorful tulips can brighten your garden from March through May. → Read More
The gardener’s guide to daffodils
These reliable and varied garden staples should be at the top of everyone's list of bulbs to plant this fall for spring blooms. → Read More
Adrian Higgins takes questions on bulbs and all things gardening
Fall is the perfect time to plant bulbs for spring blooms. Columnist Adrian Higgins takes questions on when and how to plant bulbs, and all things gardening. → Read More
In deer territory, good fences make good gardens
What happened when a nature sanctuary built a fence to keep deer from destroying plants. → Read More
Surveying the garden after a soggy summer
The excessive rains in the Mid-Atlantic have left their mark on struggling vegetables, perennials, shrubs and trees. → Read More
A native plant designer’s memoir reflects on a life in the field
Darrel Morrison writes about creating landscapes that take their inspiration from nature. → Read More
The joy — and challenges — of restoring a neoclassical horticultural ruin
Paul Orpello and a small gardening staff are working to revive the Crowninshield Garden, a forgotten du Pont treasure in Delaware. → Read More
Looking for a more resilient and less needy lawn? Try zoysia or bermuda grasses.
As winter gets warmer, these grasses are becoming a viable option in the Mid-Atlantic. → Read More
Adrian Higgins takes questions on grass for a warming climate and all things gardening
Gardening columnist Adrian Higgins chats about zoysia and bermuda grasses as well as other late-summer gardening concerns. → Read More
The cicadas are gone, but they left their mark on trees. Here’s what you can do.
The price for the 17-year phenomenon is pruning back the dead or damaged branches. → Read More
Completing the garden puzzle, one piece at a time
There are strong parallels between putting together a jigsaw puzzle and building a garden. → Read More
Converting a suburban yard into a wildlife oasis, one plant at a time
A Northern Virginia couple used their pandemic shutdown time to overhaul their yard with an eye toward attracting birds, insects and more. → Read More
The case for the no-till garden
By not disturbing the soil excessively, you can reduce your watering and weeding and use fewer fertilizers. → Read More
Adrian Higgins takes questions on no-till gardening and more
Columnist Adrian Higgins answers questions about all things gardening → Read More