Here, it’s just part of the scenery, which tells you something about how much this town has going for it. Standing near the ...

Every spring brings a new growing season and, for me and other garden communicators, dozens of not-yet-available sample plants sent by breeders and growers. To try them out, I squeeze some into my ...

Any annual flowers that form seed pods benefit from deadheading, including geraniums, marigolds, zinnias, and older petunia ...

They are the darlings of the midsummer border, but a few quick measures are needed now to safeguard those glorious colors and ...

There is no other flowering annual that can boost a person’s ego like the petunia. It is a very reliable flower that blooms from spring until frost with the greatest of ease. From the first to the ...

Spread the love“`html As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home with some vibrant spring decoration ideas. This season invites us to step away ...

Bad watering, not heat, is the biggest plant-killer of midsummer. The winning combo: an early-morning deep soak plus 2–4 inches of mulch. Already wilting? Water it now — the leaf-burn fear is a myth.

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Even if you forget to water it here and there, this flower will continue to show off in hanging baskets with bright trailing ...

Did they thrive? Bloom reliably? Succumb to disease or infestation? These are important things to know before plunking down ...

Plants are the cheapest and easiest way to update a lackluster front porch or back patio. Instead of adding color through expensive new chair cushions or outdoor rugs, hang a few baskets filled with ...