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 ...

Healthy annuals can stay in the ground to boost soil and prevent erosion. Remove any diseased plants to avoid pests and issues next year. Prep now by moving pots, taking cuttings, and mulching for a ...

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Providing instant color for only a single season, annual plants are ideal for filling a last-minute border gap or refreshing containers. Their short lifespan also makes them a suitable option for ...

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 ...

The comic book annual was often the biggest present you'd find in your stocking, only just fitting inside, although providing a sturdy spine for the other Christmas goodies. But how relevant are these ...

I can relate to your frustration with some plants not performing as expected. There are several things in my home garden that I need to adjust to. Your experience with annuals growing in containers is ...

Just about all of the decorative annuals you buy in the spring from your local garden center are tender tropical plants. In warmer zones they can be perennials--or at least live for a couple of years- ...

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs ...

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A first visit to Annie’s Annuals and Perennials will make any plantaholic wonder why she hadn’t come sooner. Spread across 2½ acres, the Richmond nursery is packed with unusual and native plants that ...