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, ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Check out what’s blooming this season at Plants Direct! Join us as we learn tips and tricks to keep your garden thriving this summer. From unique greenery to specialty items ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Things start heating up in your garden when summer rolls around. Oftentimes, gardeners think that ...

Are you looking for a tropical look in the garden, with the added benefit of a perennial plant that will return each summer? Look no further than the hardy hibiscus. Each summer, flashy dinner-plate ...

Give a bunch of gardeners a plant with white flowers and they’ll all want the pink variant. But give the same group a different plant that naturally has pink flowers and they’ll turn up their ...

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 ...

From beets and brightly colored peppers to fragrant lavender and sage, here's what to plant this June.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While the humidity and heat of summer are a drag to some, your tropical plants are probably loving it.