These flowers ought to bring some brightness to early spring, and with some needing attention up to 12 weeks before the last ...

They’re called four o’clocks. This year I planted some from seed in my flower garden. Recently I had help trimming (chopping) down some trees while others assisted in cleaning out the winter’s debris ...

Late every summer, I’m amazed at how different my flower garden looks than it did in the spring. While I grow many perennials that produce beautiful blooms, the show-stoppers in my garden are often ...

With record-breaking heat striking many places across the country and around the world, my social media feeds are filling up with gardeners’ laments – and photos of their fallen annuals and perennials ...

Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives, while ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Cosmos flowers do particularly well in lean soil. Some shorter varieties thrive in containers. It’s best to plant them just before the last spring frost, in full sun and in well-draining soil. Protect ...

For data lovers, the Flower Power tracks and charts well. For everybody else, the Flower Power lacks the convenience of the competition. Insert Flower Power into the soil next to your plant and and it ...