WEYMOUTH − Gardeners, take your mark! The challenge and rewards of annual spring plant sales held by South Shore garden clubs are growing each year. "So many people have good gardens now that you each ...

The plant sale I helped with last Friday was very successful. Hostas slipped away easily. Petunias and impatiens blooming purple and pink were ready to be potted for instant color on patios. Some ...

Growing different types of plants alongside dahlias can create a full and painterly display, enhancing the beauty of backyard borders and pots. However, some types of plants make better companions ...

This column contains a string of motives. First, it’s about a very popular group of garden plants: Dahlias. Many gardeners find dahlias very appealing, along with roses, irises, succulents and ...

If you have been anticipating spring in your garden, you might have been thinking about adding new blooming plants for summer and fall color splashes. The dahlia is an excellent bloomer to add to your ...

In winter, place geraniums in a cool, bright spot and let dry out between waterings. (Flickr by Serres Fortier, CC BY 2.0.) Just like perennial plants, some garden questions come up year after year.

The last week of June is the time to set your flowers up for continued color by fertilizing and remembering to dead head and pinch back annuals such as petunias, geraniums and marigolds. A good rule ...

A new study suggests that it is surprisingly easy to get your hands on an endangered plant. That's letting some activists engage in their own efforts to help save rare species from extinction. But ...

The intricate forms, long-lasting blooms, and rainbow hues of dahlias make the flower a beloved addition to many gardens. But planting dahlias alongside the wrong companions can prevent the flowers ...