This past weekend I was in church and one of my pastor friends asked me an interesting question about mini roses. One of the characteristics of carnations is some of them look a lot like roses. He ...

Autumn is a great time to plant perennials in the garden. Discover gorgeous perennial plants that add autumn hues, winter foliage, and early spring blooms to the garden.

Thinking of growing your own wedding flowers? Our guide covers how to plant, care for, and cut the perfect DIY bridal bouquet ...

Perennials are the backbone of any garden or landscape, so it's essential to know how to care for them properly. This includes when they should be planted and, more importantly, when they should not ...

References to the plant genus Dianthus go back as far as the Greek botanist Theophrastus. He named these plants from the Caryophyllaceae family “divine flower” (dios = divine plus anthos = flower).

We tossed confetti for dianthus in last week's column. The party's over and it's time for more details. First, the National Garden Bureau designated 2004 as "Year of the Dianthus," and with good ...

February is the month when indoor seed-starting takes center stage in the Northern gardening world. It’s when eager gardeners get busy starting their cool-season plants, such as cabbage, broccoli, ...

Choosing the best fall annuals for your garden starts with understanding how they perform in cooler weather. Look for plants ...

Perennial plants can live for years, even decades, adding beauty to your garden with very little care. Flowering perennials typically produce blooms by the second year, though some will burst with ...

Depending upon the type of gardening you enjoy, August can be a month with fewer garden tasks and activities. If you tend a large vegetable garden, you are still busy with harvesting, doing battle ...