As gardeners, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to ground cover plants. From hardy evergreens to fragrant herbs, there is sure to be a species suited to your region, climate and taste. If, ...

Perennial flowers return every year to perk up a garden. Many common perennials prefer to be planted in August, when the potential for pests is lower and the weather is cooler, placing less stress on ...

A super long-blooming native Joe-Pye eupatorium, a new pink-bloomer that’s a hummingbird magnet, and four new perennial ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Various flowers in a garden - nukopic/Shutterstock Sooner or later, the time comes in the growing season when gardeners must begin ...

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 ...

Blue flowers are appropriate for the summer because of the cooling ambiance they provide. Speaking of which, are you familiar with blue lace, also known as throatwort (Trachelium caeruleum)? If not, ...