Picking up beautiful seedlings at a garden center is always tempting, but here are a few plants you should consider growing ...
Fall perennials can be just as colorful and pretty as those in summer gardens—it just takes a little planning. Although these ...
Cutting gardens are trendy again as a new generation embraces the idea of growing free bouquets. If you’re thinking of giving the style a try this growing season, the National Garden Bureau offers ...
Choosing plants for your first garden can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is to pick plants that match ...
These perennials, trees, and shrubs provide vital food and shelter for backyard birds through the winter months.
When planning a new garden, we typically think about the amount of sunlight which will be available to plants in a specific location at different times of the day, and perhaps how plants might look in ...
You can support butterflies by doing these things: garden with natives and nectar plants; offer host plants; don’t use ...
Cool-season bedding plants are those that are planted from October to March. They like mild to cool temperatures and tolerate ...
The iconic scent of gardenia blooms has inspired countless perfumes and home fragrances. "Gardenias are notorious for being ...
Cheryl Hume gathers roses the way some kids collect Pokemon. She grows at least 1,000 plants on her half acre near Smoke Ranch Road and Decatur Boulevard. “I never met a rose I didn’t like,” she said.
The cherry blossoms have had their moment, but they’re not the only sign of spring in Washington. Over the next few weekends, numerous events will let plants take center stage. There are opportunities ...