I consider myself an equal-opportunity gardener in the sense that I like to grow a variety of different plants in my garden and home landscape. Like most gardeners, I appreciate the ecological value ...

These dazzling flowers will add a tropical feel to any garden. Do you love big, beautiful, bold flowers and are you looking to add a tropical feel to your garden? Then canna lilies are the whimsical ...

Q: I have a year-old container planting with canna in the center and ivy on the sides. The canna flowered last year. It now has nice foliage now but no blooms. Is it time for the cannas to flower? A: ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When canna lilies begin blooming in late spring, they can become the star of your garden. Some grow as tall as 6 feet, and their bright-colored blooms are eye-catching. You can find ...

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 ...

Even though temperatures are still quite warm, and it may seem early to begin preparing the garden for winter, it soon will be time to bring in tender perennials. Cannas (Canna indica) are on the list ...

Canna lilies are a tender perennial. Meaning in their preferred environment, zone 8-10, they will grow year-round. Here in Michigan, if we want to grow our cannas from one year to the next, we have to ...

Much frustration surrounds growing plants in containers outdoors, probably due to exaggerated expectations. If you want safety where container planting is concerned, confine your choices to cacti and ...

When space is at a premium on your balcony or decking, consider flexible, portable, and accessible container gardening.

I was digging up my canna bulbs for winter storage and noticed a white substance around the roots of some of them. I was wondering if this is mold or fungus of some sort. If so, do I need to get rid ...