Water passes through sandy soil like a sieve—any plants growing in sandy soil must be drought-tolerant, because water passes ...

Over time, lavender plants can become leggy, woody and unattractive, which is why it's best to trim them. Most experts ...

Air plants bloom only once, their small pink, coral, purple or white flowers signaling their impending death. But no worries: ...

Window planters can add a lovely splash of color to your home's exterior, but they also present unique challenges when it ...

What’s not to like about these delightful little harbingers of spring? Take a winter walk to see them in Suffolk and be inspired to grow your own ...

It can take several months, including a period of dormancy, before the bulb has enough energy to produce another flower.

Make sure to cover sensitive plants lightly with straw or evergreen branches, and make sure your outdoor water faucets are winterized. Then sit back, make a fire and enjoy the brief winter wonderland ...

Who could resist the fragrant beauty of sweet peas? Like all peas, sweet ones grow reliably but although they suffer from few maladies, they do ...

Gifting flowers is now a common tradition on Valentine's Day to show someone how much you love them. So here are some of the ...

Pansies and violas are similar, but each has slightly different features, making them perfect companions for your landscape or in spring planters.

Plant breeders are never content with the status quo. That’s why they’re always working to come up with plants with superior ...

Why not make your garden walls work harder for you? Art has the power to transform an unassuming wall into a meadow of wildflowers, a tropical jungle or an endless series of garden rooms projecting ...