Impatiens need plenty of organic matter, and regular fertilizing will keep them looking full and lush. For container-grown ...

This column often espouses the use of native plants, which are typically, but not always, perennial. That means they bloom for a certain period of time in the warmer months, whither back and then ...

It's a special kind of joy that only a gardener could understand. I always get an extra spring in my step when nurseries begin stocking the year’s new plant introductions. 2024 brings new annuals and ...

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 ...

These colorful flower garden ideas cover blooms by season, color palettes, bulbs, containers, annuals, and perennials for a ...

If you love geraniums but dread the upkeep, here is the non-toxic, lower-maintenance flower that could be the perfect ...

You’ve probably heard plants described as annuals and perennials in gardening. Knowing the difference between annual vs. perennial plants will help you understand how each type will behave in your ...

“An annual is a plant that produces colorful blooms all season long and lasts for just one year,” explains Dan Stuppiello, divisional merchandise manager of Live Goods at Home Depot. “If you want to ...

Zinnias are pretty easy going, but there are some plants they just don't get along with ...

Summer annuals are the champions of the late-season garden. Perennials are the majority residents in my flower gardens, and each year, I welcome the reliable, repeat performers when they arrive to ...

Many novice gardeners likely have posed some form of this question: Why plant annuals that are going to die in a few months when perennials come back for multiple years? Experienced gardeners know ...

Our summers are getting hotter for longer, pushing the limits of some flowers that really don’t appreciate day after day of 90-degree temperatures. This weekend, temperatures are expected to be well ...