Sunflowers are beloved as summer annuals. Learn more about the different varieties of sunflowers, how to care for them, and ...

Spring is the best time to plant many bulbs for summer and fall flowers. Plant these flower bulbs in spring for many months ...

Whether you opt for border plantings, cascading blooms, or select a variety that’s known as a trap crop to lure harmful ...

In most regions, April brings warmer weather, thawed soil, the end of frosts, and more sunlight. In short, April is a great ...

Many dogwood varieties don’t need sun and will tolerate partial- to full-shade conditions. One spectacular species to try is Cornus florida, a tree with reddish-purple fall color surpassed only by its ...

Surprisingly, artichokes perform best when regularly fertilized. They need a good deal of nitrogen to grow properly, so ...

A single hummingbird can visit up to 2,000 flowers a day during the spring and summer months, and it is always fascinating to ...

Imagine a backyard of trees with breathtaking pink flowers blooming each year. With these easy-to-grow tree varieties, it's ...

Trees are master multitaskers. No duty is too daunting or tedious for these sky-scratching organisms. From soil stabilizers ...

Help save the Earth by replacing half your lawn and/or non-native plants with native species, even in containers, plus a list ...

It also works well ... Rated a zone 5 hardy plant, it’s excellent when planted in combination with other evergreens in containers, where it will tolerate both the hottest summer sun and cold ...

You'll likely have to lower your aesthetic standards a bit. But getting to relish two of life's greatest pleasures ...