With wilder-looking gardens in style, heather makes a wonderful evergreen groundcover, providing glorious color from season ...

If your flower beds need a little something extra to fill them in, check out these ground covers that can make great ...

Many California natives require fire to germinate their seeds and so we could see some of them sprouting this winter and ...

I have picked out a couple of hanging plants to grow from your suggestions. Now I’m bold enough to try some upright plants, if you will give me some suggestions.

For those living in the warmest U.S. climates, this shrub not only offers privacy, but it also attracts and supports local ...

The Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) is the easiest orchid to care for. It doesn’t mind neglect, even underwatering and rewards with almost three months of flowers. Choose an orchid that also has many ...

New “slow flower” farms grow beautiful blooms—without health-harming chemicals used by overseas operations that dominate the ...

Did you know that the way weeds spread isn't your only woe? Some species can also attract pests to your yard. Discover which ...

Loropetalum or Chinese fringe flower is an early spring blooming evergreen shrub with white, pink, red, or purple flowers. Learn how to care for loropetalum and when the blooms will appear.

SNOW PEA PICKIN': Pick snow peas in the vegetable garden frequently. Ideally, the pods should be harvested when flat before ...

When choosing colors for a flower bed, consider the colors of blooming trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines that will live ...