Corn is a great bet for a quick and rewarding summer harvest. This fast-growing crop performs well in USDA hardiness zones ...

As the melodies of Keith Urban’s “Long Hot Summer” fill the air, it’s time to ask ourselves: are we, and more importantly, our gardens ready for the heat? Summer is upon us and as temperatures rise, ...

Summer jumped in fast this year and the weather got hot and humid quickly. Rainfall has also been spotty way too early. The early heat and humidity have sent many folks indoors earlier than normal, ...

Recently I visited Miami, Fla., on vacation. While there, I was amazed at such different plants in the landscape that bore little resemblance to what I am familiar with in North Georgia. Some are ...

Blooming tropicals are a gorgeous addition to the summer garden, and with so many to choose from, you can create a tropical oasis in your landscape. Thanks to our semitropical climate, we can add many ...

After a long winter we get all pumped up when we see the spring bulbs popping out of the ground. Some of us might even be motivated to do a little spring jig in the middle of our yard since our ...

Tropical hibiscus likes hot weather and provides vibrant flowers in summer, but it will not survive a winter outside in ...

Lantana is a popular choice for May planting, as they are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and will keep blooming all season long. These flowers are best for those living in USDA hardiness zones ...

As the warm weather of late spring arrives and we look around our landscapes, the mildness of last winter becomes apparent. Tropical plants on the south shore were barely touched by winter cold, and ...