Ever wondered why some of your plants die after one season, while others come back year after year? If you've pondered that, you've likely noticed the difference between two categories of plants: ...

If you’re wondering whether you should plant annual flowers or perennial flowers in your garden, you don’t have to limit yourself! Both types have a place in every landscape, whether you have a big, ...

Grow marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, and more from seed - these easy flowers bring big colour without the high cost.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While it's a personal preference whether you grow one or the other in your garden, landscape designer Kat ...

Q: A few of my annuals are withering. The leaves just collapsed and wilted. When I water, nothing recovers. Are they a lost cause? A: This sounds like root rot, unfortunately, which would indeed mean ...

Embrace the summer season with eye-catching, pollinator-friendly annuals that thrive in full sun and heat. If your backyard ...

Q: Last year at this time, I brought a bunch of annuals inside -- geraniums, ivy geranium, a beautiful lantana, a sun fuchsia and a 'Dragon Wing' begonia. All did beautifully this year and saved me a ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Maxed out on marigolds? Put out with petunias?

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

AN ASTONISHING VARIETY of new annuals show up in nurseries every spring to whet our appetite for single-season plants. This year, the emphasis seems to be on annuals with character (not just “color ...

For the longest time, annuals were considered passé. Perennials had become all the rage, and the odd little orphan plant tucked away in some corner was acknowledged almost apologetically. Annuals were ...