A Gorgeous Purple Perennial Brings Autumn Blooms But Packs A Downside
This perennial has star-shaped blooms that add vibrancy to your yard, and it’s adored by pollinators. However, its downside poses a potential health risk.
Read MoreThis perennial has star-shaped blooms that add vibrancy to your yard, and it’s adored by pollinators. However, its downside poses a potential health risk.
Read MoreThis rare purple perennial not only thrives in wet soil and standing water, it also adds gorgeous purple blooms as it quickly grows in your yard.
Read MoreNot all defenses need to come from a bottle, some grow right in the soil. This one plant may be the secret to managing the destructive spotted lanternflies.
Read MoreNot all Hydrangea shrubs play by the same schedule. These beloved varieties prove that timing does matter when it comes to pruning, flowers, and fall care.
Read MoreBright blooms don’t always mean a better garden and one specific type of sunflower could be making your yard harder to manage instead of easier.
Read MoreThere are countless types of groundcovers, from ornamental grasses, to low-growing herbs. Here's another option you might consider for weed suppression: vines.
Read MoreChrysanthemums are a quintessential autumn flower, and some types bloom year after year. Plant them with these companions for a beautiful garden display.
Read MoreThis cultivar of a popular ground cover will make your garden look like it's covered in gorgeous snow in the spring. Plus, it's tough and drought-tolerant.
Read MoreIt's common to choose flowers for their appearance and compatibility with your climate, but this gorgeous perennial offers a tasty bonus.
Read MoreHanging baskets add texture and color to your room without taking up table or shelf space. However, many varieties are sensitive, which requires special care.
Read MoreSome of these companion plants for daylilies will attract pollinators and birds, while others provide complementary colorful blooms and strong fragrance.
Read MoreSunflowers generally reach good heights, but if you're looking for a showstopping type that will tower over your yard, try one of these extra-tall varieties.
Read MoreSome fertilization techniques might deter rather than woo pollinators to your garden, no matter how many flowers your plants have. Learn which you should stop.
Read MoreDeadheading and pruning are good ways to get plants to flower more. However, the sturdy main canes of climbing roses respond better to training than to cutting.
Read Moreyou can easily grow your own mums from seed without spending a dime when you harvest your current plant's seeds and prep them carefully for planting.
Read MoreIf you want bigger, better hydrangea blooms start with your plant's soil. There are ways to improve it in order to see better flower production.
Read MoreIf your Salvia is getting thin or dying in the middle, it's probably time to divide it. For the best results, here's when and how to complete the process.
Read MoreThink twice before you plant this pretty but fast-spreading perennial flower next to your rose bushes. It could make them very weak and sick.
Read MoreIf you're starting a gravel garden, there's one beautiful purple flower that blooms before the others and features silky seed heads all summer.
Read MoreIf you're struggling to fill bare spots in your shady landscape, these beautiful annual flowers will provide color and texture in full to partial shade.
Read MoreDon't stow away your garden tools just yet. It's a good idea to plant this blue-purple perennial in fall to give it a strong start come spring.
Read MoreWhy would you buy petunias each year when you can quickly and easily propagate your own by following these simple steps for lasting blooms?
Read MoreLavender comes in many varieties, but the differences go beyond looks. Find out why the variety matters when it comes to pruning and keeping lavender healthy.
Read MoreMarigolds deliver rich fall colors, including yellow, orange, and red, making them a natural option for fall gardens. However, there's one drawback to be found.
Read MoreSeptember is a great time to plant perennials, including this genus of herbaceous plants with red, pink, yellow, or white flowers and edible leaves.
Read MoreThe tubular shape of sage flowers is perfect for enticing hummingbirds to your yard. Even though it's September, there are still some varieties you can plant.
Read MoreIf you grow daylilies, taking your pruning shears to them in the fall will reward you in a number of short-term and long-term ways you may not know about.
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