“2025 is the year of the pixie,” Topicals founder Olamide Olowe told ESSENCE exclusively a few weeks ago. Since then, we spotted models Aweng Chuol and Anok Yai in spiked and gamine versions ...

Coneflowers come in a wealth of fantastic shades and forms, so many that there is sure to be a great coneflower variety for any backyard. These easy-growing perennial plants, also known as Echinacea, ...

Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results. Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth. If missed, let foliage die back naturally and ...

Roses come in various growth habits, from long-stem hybrid teas, grandifloras and floribundas to mound-forming shrubs and ...

Cut your lawn properly in fall to avoid mold and fungal problems. Mowing correctly in fall entails knowing when to make the final cut and how high the grass should be left to stand for winter. Combine ...