A gardener often has to play the role of a referee. Plants grow larger than expected and start crowding other plants. Tall ...

Most vines are fast growers and can quickly get out of hand. Whether the vine is one you planted or an unwanted plant, learn ...

Summers in the South can be brutal on people and gardens. Learn the best ways to prepare for and revive a wilting garden during a Southern heat wave.

June still gives you a long enough stretch for many edible plants to thrive and produce for you, including watermelon, corn, summer squash, and peppers—plus it's never too late to round out your herb ...

But you don’t need a lot of green space in order to grow a garden. “What we've seen is people wanting to plant gardens regardless of where they are,” said Caroline VanderHyden, retail manager of ...

Both hardy hibiscus ( Hibiscus moscheutos) and scarlet rose mallow ( Hibiscus coccineus) are native perennials that offer ...

The commonly planted Natchez crape myrtle is known for the cinnamon brown inner bark that is revealed when the outer bark ...

As a garden writer, yes, I adore popular perennials, but there are so many other lesser-known perennials that are under-appreciated. Here are 12 of my favorites ...

Cabbage flies can destroy a vegetable garden without you even noticing the cause of the problem. Luckily, you can prevent ...

Why It's Important to Deadhead Plants. The principal reason for deadheading is to keep your annuals and perennials flowering throughout the growing season. Flowers are how plants reproduce, with ...

Nothing lifts a garden’s mood quite like the burst of bright yellow blooms—even when the skies are gray. Yellow flowering ...