Coreopsis is known for its non-fussy nature, and this pretty yellow-and-red bloom is sure to be a standout among the flowering perennials in your garden. Why we love it: Not only is this plant ...

Don't let shady spots go to waste or write them off! Some of the best summer blooms prefer them. I love perennials that don't mind a mix of sunshine and shade. You can't always count on sunshine, ...

Many annual and perennial flowers benefit from deadheading, or trimming off the spent flowers. Deadheading neatens up the plant and encourages some flowers to rebloom. But trimming up perennials does ...

Could you tell us what are some of your favorite flowers? I am frequently asked what my favorite flower is. I always answer, “I have many favorites.” Here are some of my favorites. I grow mostly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. By mid-July, many gardens enter a dull, sparse lull, and horticulturist Joseph Tychonievich outlines perennials that sustain color ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brighten your garden with these 8 sensational summer flowers that thrive in containers! From fragrant geraniums to vibrant zinnias ...

Daylilies are one of the most recognizable summer flowers. Or so you thought! It turns out these flowers are incredibly diverse, with more than 100,000 registered daylily varieties featuring blooms in ...

Since zinnias are summer annuals, you may think you can plant them in any of your garden beds. However, they'll fail to ...