Key Points Planting summer flower seeds in early spring ensures vibrant blooms throughout the season.These flowers offer a ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

The staples of a summer garden aren’t what they used to be, according to grower Steve Murphy, of Kenner’s Sunrise Trading Co., a wholesaler to garden shops and contractors. “Vinca for the sun and ...

When it comes to flower gardening, thoughtful planning, carefully considered plant choices and well-prepared garden beds will produce the best results. Many a gardener’s enthusiastic spring efforts ...

As temperatures rise in early May, cool-season bedding plants that have put on such a wonderful display the past few months begin to fade. Even now, you should be noticing the gradual, but inevitable, ...

MUKWONAGO, WI — A bit of grooming and care will keep flower gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months and into fall. Remove the flower stems of salvias, veronicas and similar flowers ...

Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil. Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury ...

Mild spring weather makes it tempting to plant now, but these South Texas tips can help you time zinnias, vinca, pentas and more.

Flower beds If the flowers in your flower beds are looking played-out now, remove them if you want to make things look neater. At this point, it would be best to replant with cool-season bedding ...

The shrubs at this Park Cities home are tolerant of extreme weather conditions, both in summer and winter. The hedges and conical plants are boxwood varieties, while the tall ones in the other ...