Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives, while ...

Spring is in the air! If you're anything like us, that means you're eager to get outside to dig in the dirt and add a little ...

Most gardeners have some favorite flower colors they gravitate towards. Some like pink, some like red, and others like white or yellow. Blue is often a favorite color, partly because it seems to be ...

Turn your garden into a work of art. Your home's exterior color scheme and architectural style play a role in the colors you should choose for your garden. Consider using artistic principles like the ...

“An annual is a plant that produces colorful blooms all season long and lasts for just one year,” explains Dan Stuppiello, divisional merchandise manager of Live Goods at Home Depot. “If you want to ...

As summer draws toward an end, many flowers are fading. But busy bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds and other wildlife are still hungry for pollen and nectar. “Late-season blooms are just as ...

After the shorter days of winter, my spring garden has sprung into life and each morning I venture out to spot what’s emerging from the soil or starting to bloom. I’m enjoying seeing my majestic ...

When you start gardening, you tend to throw plants into the ground without a lot of thought to how that one plant relates to the entire garden. But as you rack up some experience, it's worth ...

Severe freezes this winter have left our landscapes less attractive than usual as we begin to move into spring. Tropical plants that might otherwise be contributing foliage are brown or have been cut ...

Ever walked by a house and thought, “Wow, that looks amazing”? Curb appeal is that magic touch that makes your home feel ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Natasha McCrary, founder and owner of 1818 Farms, believes that zinnias are consistently the most ...

We all delight in colorful landscapes. Colors enrich, add interest, draw attention, beautify, unify and complete the landscape. We often rely on beds of flowering plants to provide it. To keep the ...