Winter doesn’t mean your garden has to look bare and lifeless. While most plants hunker down for the cold season, certain ...

Viola × wittrockiana, commonly referred to as pansies, are like cabbages and leafy greens in that they love a little bit of ...

Some of the best plants to grow in your garden aren't just those that bloom in spring and summer — there are also flowers that offer a welcome burst of color when winter turns the landscape dull.

It’s not uncommon for gardeners to experience some winter blues as the weather turns colder and the growing season comes to an end. If you find yourself missing the fresh growth and vividness of ...

Winter is full of seasonal delights, but we don’t normally associate this time with vibrant flowers. Most plant species flower in the spring and summer, before lying dormant during the coldest months.

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Hang on to your summer blooming plants such as zinnias, porter weed, mist flower, lantana and salvias as long as you can, because they are such good nectar sources for pollinators. They won’t last ...

Perennials with pests or diseases, or those you don't want to self-sow should be cut back in fall. Leaving perennials ...