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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

There is no denying that south Louisiana gardeners are big fans of the tropical hibiscus. No other summer-flowering shrub surpasses the tropical hibiscus for glossy, dark green foliage and nonstop ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- You might not be thriving in the heat and humidity of summer, but there are some plants that love this weather. “Tropicals are great season extenders. A lot of times people ...

In our previous article, we wrote about the need and strategies for growing a more resilient garden in our hotter summer weather. One of the options we mentioned was to explore growing tropical and ...

Outdoor tropical plants have a way of bringing a little slice of paradise right to our front doors. From the dramatic birds of paradise to the abundant and buoyant trumpet flower, tropical plants make ...

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 ...

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 ...

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