Hosta plants come in such a variety that the choices are only limited by your pocketbook. The size, foliage color and leaf shape offer so many opportunities to fill out ...

Nothing catches the eye in a garden quite like a bright red flower, for humans and hummingbirds alike. And while perennials ...

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Today’s column introduces guidelines for year-round gardening for herbaceous perennial plants that are native to a ...

When these plants first bloom after 7-10 years of growth, they emit a powerful smell to attract beetles for pollination. The ...

From foxgloves to delphiniums and red hot pokers, these tall and colourful plants will add a touch of excitement to any ...

I hear bad advice on watering, such as watering during the heat of day "burns up" your plants. Here's the truth about ...

Plenty of summer-blooming perennials enhance the visual appeal of a yard while emitting pleasant aromas. Think yellow ...

These migratory birds will follow their favorite blooms as the seasons change, stopping wherever they can refuel. Give them a garden loaded with these tasty nectar-producing flowers, and you're sure ...

Blue daze (Evolvulus glomeratus) is a low-growing bedding plant that loves summer heat and sun. This pest-free plant has ...

Some red, white, and blue flower companions you can plant in a container are red geraniums, blue lobelia and white euphorbia, ...