This is traditionally the time of powdery daisies caked in sun, but our writer craves a 'spritz' more likely found among shade-loving plants in damp-holding places.

It is late-July in Ohio, and my favorite roadside plants are in bloom. I am always fascinated that these plants thrive in the ...

Hydrangeas can be hard to grow in some locations. Try flowers that look similar to hydrangeas for big bloom clusters, ...

September marks a turning point in the garden. The summer heat starts to fade, and it's time to think about what comes next. Whether you're planning for a ...

Creating a haven for monarch butterflies in your backyard is more than just a joy for the eyes—it’s a crucial way to support ...

Anise hyssop brings all the pollinators to the yard, but to make the most of this spring and fall bloomer, add companion ...

“I thought you might be interested in my oddball celery plant. After using a head of store-bought celery last summer, I ...

Although plants stay a demure three feet tall and wide, the flowers are nearly as big as a full-size hydrangea. The stocky, cone-shaped flowers start out white in July and mature to rosy-pink and ...

The plants I look for are the ones that not only hummingbirds seem to benefit from the most, but also the ones that bloom the ...

Cuttings are taken at different times of year, depending on the species, but over the next 2 or 3 weeks, I’ll be taking semi-ripe ones from ...

When a pollinator visits your yard, it can feel like hitting the jackpot in nature. Whether it's a buzzing honey bee, a ...

Planting native flowers can help support birds, bees and butterflies around the DC region.