Gardening How-To

Here are three bright summer annuals that are favorites of bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Few plants offer the brilliant colors of coleus leaves. Read on for growing tips and more for this versatile, easy-to-grow annual.

These beautiful native plants work well in low-maintenance gardens or in areas that are hard to reach with a hose or sprinkler.

Learn how to plant care for the various forms of this showy, easy to grow gardeners favorite.

Here are some long-blooming plants that are ideal for eye-catching hanging planters.

Check our tips for growing this versatile, colorful and hardy annual flower.

Tender Oxalis comes in a range of hues and can be kept in containers inside or out, or planted as an annual in the ground.

Look for these new long-blooming varieties of favorite perennials.

Get to know and grow this hardy, animal-resistant perennial for shade.

Check our tips for forcing spring bulbs into bloom indoors during the winter months.

Snowdrops are among the earliest flowers to bloom, often emerging through February snow.

Plants fall into three categories based on their life expectancy. Know the difference to help you to plan your flower gardens.

Did you know that alliums are the ornamental version of onions?

Perennials like the Japanese Anemone are among a handful of late bloomers that can add life to your garden.

Cold-hardy perennials with starry, daisy-like flowers, Asters are pollinator-friendly stars of late summer and mid-fall.

Here are some attention-getting plants to help bring your garden to life.

Few flowers come with so many different looks and in so many colors and bicolors. Here are some tips for growing them in your garden.

Get acquainted with sun-loving garden favorite Shasta daisy and its cousins.

There are so many reasons to include these cheery, easy-to-grow cheery flowers in your sunny garden.