Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your dream garden! Believe it or not, numerous flowers actually thrive in the ...

Fall is an ideal time for planting flowering perennials, and we could write a long list of reasons why you should think about adding some to your garden. First, perennials don’t have to be replaced ...

Ever notice how some gardens seem to stay bright and colorful all season while others fade fast? The secret is in choosing ...

Many plants that are a familiar part of our home gardening landscape may not cope with the hot dry summers and excessive winter wet that are becoming more common with changing weather patterns.

Perennial flowers are a gardener’s best friend, returning year after year with little maintenance. But some bloom for only a few weeks before fading away. If you want color that lasts all season, ...

More homeowners are planting edible flowers because they offer a unique combination of beauty, flavor, and environmental ...

Every longtime gardener has a list of tough flowering perennials they consult when they need a dependable plant. My criteria for selecting the plants on this list are simple: They must be “tough,” ...