When the warm weather hits, most of us find ourselves spending a lot of time outdoors. With more time outside, we may want to make our surroundings as pretty as possible. Luckily, that's easy to do ...

Q: I wanted to share a picture with you of my clematis climbing my 6-foot arbor. The plant is around 10 years old. I cut it back in the fall to a height of about 6 inches and cover the base with dried ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Be patient. Perennials can take a few years to take off, so don't fret if they seem lackluster the first ...

A winter-tough, silver-leafed lavender, a coneflower with unusual orange-pincushion flowers and a purple-leafed coralbells with leaves bigger than your face are among the more interesting new ...

With longer days, more sunshine, and backyard fun, it's no wonder that summer is the favorite season of many. And nothing quite captures the spirit of summer like colorful flowers brightening up the ...

Earlier in spring, I discussed new gardeners and gardens. I also wrote about the use of self-seeding annuals, which can help new gardeners as they learn this hobby. Here, I will make some suggestions ...

If you want to get a gardener’s attention, just mention the words “new variety.” It seldom matters whether it’s a new tomato, a shade tree or a flower; it’s hard to resist the allure of a shiny new ...

A flaming orange coneflower, a non-invasive miscanthus grass, and some of the longest-bloomers yet are among the interesting new perennial flowers ready to hit the market in 2018. Growers, local ...

If you want more color in sunny areas of your garden, a few bright perennials will do the trick. Whether you want big blooms or more textured, smaller flowers for a backdrop, they can fill your space ...