This cultivar will produce purple tubular flowers (which hummingbirds love!) in the springtime if you plant them in the fall, about a month before first frost.
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Using this wood alternative could mean not having to change your raised garden beds for a few decades. The material is rot resistant, and easy to assemble.
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While red flowers typically attract hummingbirds, they will bypass this popular bloom because it doesn't produce the nectar these tiny pollinators need.
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As Peg Aloi explains, timing is everything when planting spring-flowering bulbs in the fall. Learn which bulbs made her list of the best to plant in September.
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Rediscover the timeless charm and rich heirloom fragrance of this classic garden bloom. Bring forgotten sweetness back to your flower beds this season.
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Though it's a high-risk invasive plant, this strong-smelling flowering plant can act as a natural barrier to provide your yard with extra privacy.
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There was a time when this herbaceous perennial was a cottage garden staple. Its long stems and brilliant red blooms make it ideal for a cut flower garden.
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There are many ways to reuse plastic pots so they don't end up in a landfill but they can still become unusable at some point. The same can't be said of copper.
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Stunning color variations and contrasting heights make this timeless pairing a small-space garden masterpiece that brings big visual impact.
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It might be time for this once-popular shrub to make its comeback, thanks to its low-maintenance lifestyle and high tolerance to drought and pests.
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Every drought-tolerant garden seems to feature lavender or sage, but this whimsical-looking beauty is much more unique and just as water-wise.
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At the end of summer, it's important to deadhead some annuals and perennials, such as tickseed, salvia, marigolds, and roses, in order to ensure a fall bloom.
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Garden soil may seem like the obvious choice, but there are multiple reasons to skip it. Luckily, there are better options for giving seeds a healthy start.
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Don't let the dark color fool you—black flowers are a designer's favorite trick for ultra-vivid garden beds. Discover how to style them in your garden.
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Looking to add that final, personal touch to your perfect collage wall? Don't shop for the next piece — you can make your own with supplies right at home.
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These pretty flower bulbs are only sold for a short period of time at the end of the summer, but if you plant them in time, you’ll be rewarded with fall beauty.
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Milkweed and coneflower may be popular, but they're not ideal for baskets. This South African native offers easy care, trailing foliage, and dainty blooms.
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Outside of the West, red flowers have several different meanings that have nothing to do with romantic love, such as prosperity. Here’s how to incorporate them.
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If you want to see stunning blue blooms in your yard this upcoming spring, then now is the time to plant some seeds and prep for your future garden.
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When your peony blooms have died back, there are a few things you can do to get your plant ready for bountiful and colorful blossoms next spring.
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No two container gardens are the same, though many will grow this velvety subshrub. With silvery-white leaves, this plant complements any color combination.
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Having deer visit your garden can be magical. Like something out of a movie. But if this moment becomes a habit, here's a way to encourage the deer to move on.
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Planting bulbs can be a back-breaking chore unless you have the right tools. This one makes bulb-planting a breeze, and it can help with lots of other tasks.
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Although this shrub fell out of fashion in favor of more showy, long-lasting options, its swoon-worthy summer scent could become a highlight of your garden.
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You've heard that coffee grounds help add nutrients to the soil, but how do zinnias react to them? Here's how to incorporate them to make your zinnias pop.
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This group of perennials from the Zingiberaceae family is native to higher-elevation climes. The flowers are orchid-like, and the leaves? Like those of corn.
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A common hydrangea color trick is more complicated than it seems, with soil chemistry, plant variety, and timing all shaping whether blooms change colors.
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