The new gardening year can feel like a slow starter, as the weather is cold and little color is outside. There may be few ...

It is natural to think of spring as the season of flowers in our woodlands, but summer can also provide some outstanding displays of native bloom. In addition, these flowers are often attracting some ...

Some plants can and should be planted by late winter to allow them time to establish strong roots, and with this comes a common misconception that ALL plants should be firmly in your flower beds by ...

Plants can brighten up any space, from a garden bed full of summer veggies in the sun to a windowsill hosting a potted succulent, but not every leafy favorite is safe. We’re not talking about lawn ...

* What it is: Native to Africa, montbretia/crocosmia is a July- and August-blooming iris-family perennial flower with red, orange, or bright-gold tubular flowers and strappy leaves. Shoots emerge from ...

As the winter chill begins to wane and the first hints of spring emerge, many gardeners feel a familiar urge to tidy up their gardens. It’s a time for renewal, and for many, that means pruning.

Old-fashioned flowers are back, and for good reason. Easy to grow from seed, loved by pollinators and known for their ...