Dahlias put on a bright, colorful show in the garden each summer. To keep them blooming, it is important to remove spent ...

Tropical-flowering plants are still arriving and this is their season -- they love it hot and humid. Water and fertilize weekly, and they will bloom non-stop. Summer annuals also benefit from ...

The first week of July is the time of red, white and bloom so take time to deadhead, fertilize and water your summer annuals and perennials to keep them in flower. July is the month that many potted ...

There are a few perennials that bloom almost as long as annuals. These are my very favorites. Alstroemeria or Peruvian Lily blooms from late May until October. I have 4 colors: yellow, red, orange, ...

You can still plant beautiful perennials in your garden, even in the July heat. However, if you plan to do so, it's important ...

For a long time, strictly trimmed hedges, perfectly manicured lawns, and seasonally changing flower beds dominated garden culture. However, a clear shift is now emerging. More and more garden owners ...

In 2007, the U.S. Senate designated a week in June as National Pollinator Week to increase the general public’s awareness of ...

During the summer, we tend to hang out in the shaded areas  of the garden when the weather gets hot.  Brighten up the darker spaces of your garden with fuchsias, tuberous begonias, impatiens and New ...

These garden centers offer colorful plants, local character, peaceful browsing, and plenty of inspiration for a beautiful day ...

Snip your way to a longer bloom season.

From xeriscapes to rock gardens and pollinator gardens, these landscaping ideas have more curb appeal than a neatly trimmed ...

It’s important to be consistent with watering, weeding and harvesting ...