Looking to mix it up this year? Try growing some of these unique plants, no matter the size of your space. The warmer months bring us lush greenery and bright blossoms, but some of us don't have quite ...

It's time to start thinking about what bulbs to plant now for long-lasting summer blooms. There are lots of lesser-known, more unusual bulbs to plant in spring if you want to try something different, ...

If you want your garden containers to be filled with colorful flowers in spring, now's the time to get your bulbs planted to make sure they're ready to bloom once our gardens thaw out after winter.

Creating mixed containers with blooming plants and interesting foliage is one of my favorite gardening activities. If your outdoor space is limited, or if you live in a condo with only a patio or ...

We all know that plants need sunlight to survive, but what if that's precisely the thing your backyard is lacking? The cheery sight of some bright and colorful potted flowers might just be the perfect ...

The second week of May is a mad scramble to find the best plants to add to the garden. My favorite geranium, Vancouver Centennial, with the terra cotta leaves and orange blooms, sold out. The ‘Silver ...

When I was in college, I had three pots with tiny plants growing on my windowsill. They were my connection with horticulture. Those long nights trying to figure out why a horticulture major was taking ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

DeWITT, Iowa — Janis Harbison loves shopping for purses, buying as many as 10 at a time. It isn’t that she needs more bags for her personal belongings, though. These purses are for her garden. She ...