Pinching back annuals, or removing the top bit of growth, will encourage bushier plants and more blooms. Learn how to pinch back annuals the right way for fuller plants.

Sure, there are many plant options when you need to fill a bare spot in your garden, but this low-maintenance perennial is beautiful and it attracts butterflies.

Growing annuals in containers is different from garden beds. Learn why potted plants need constant care and how to feed them.

With the last frost date traditionally marked May 15, it’s time for you to start hardening off your flowers for installing in ...

I hope we are out of the woods in terms of frost. I remember the late May frost years ago, but it was unusual. As far as I am ...

Let’s talk about some of the new annuals out for 2026 — but first you should know how to buy annuals at your local store or ...

I saw an article recently suggesting that we plant our gardens or pots in red, white, and blue this year to pay tribute to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration ...

CSU Flower Trial Gardens experts picked the best annual flowers for 2025 to add bold colors in containers, hanging baskets ...

Red flower clusters dangle from Dragon Wing begonia in this summer-proof pot. Dragon Wing begonias are heat-tolerant, vigorous growers thanks to their glossy leaves but do best in partial sun or shade ...

While the president’s medical report says he remains fit to serve, independent physicians have raised questions about the ...

Display gardens showcase a juxtaposition of unique plants brilliantly used together in combinations you seldom see, writes Brian Minter. (Credit: Brian Minter) Last July I was invited to visit the ...

You don't need all-day sun for a thriving flower bed. These annuals provide colorful blooms or bright foliage all season long ...