Some plants need to come with a warning label, including the yellow flag iris. Twenty or so years ago, I dug one out of my mother’s side yard to transplant into ...

A vibrant, thriving garden is not just about beautiful flowers and lush greenery; it’s about creating a harmonious ...

When the sun goes down and the stars come out, most gardens fall into shadow. But some unique blooms come alive in the ...

Although in this case, the color is very much purple, and shades of purple in all of its delicate prettiness: It's the lilac ...

Hibiscuses are best planted in late spring or early summer when the weather is warm and settled. Hibiscuses planted early in ...

Perennials that thrive in the shade and bloom all summer long are the ultimate gifts from nature. Here are shade-loving ...

As the mild spring weather encourages gardeners to get outside, experts are warning of how to spot a common pest that can ...

Some flowering plants just won’t quit! Discover gorgeous annuals, perennials, and vines to plant in spring for radiant blooms ...

Calypso orchid, fairy slipper (Calypso bulbosa) — A single, dainty, purple-magenta-yellow-white blossom atop a slender stem ...

Is anyone else already as tired of pollen as I am? My car is supposed to be white, but every morning, even in the carport, she’s yellow. I cannot keep her clean, my poor baby. And I know, I’m not ...

Spring brings the return of color to the garden. Bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s a ...

The classic California poppy, is a substantial plant and can overwhelm and smother small perennials, he said. Depending on ...