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If there were such a thing as a primer for fall bulbs, it would be a very thin book. Bulbs are almost foolproof -” there is little you can do...

Just because you live way down south in Dixie doesn't mean you have to forego the delight of spring-blooming bulbs. There are many varieties of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other...

If you're looking for a flower that will last for years and years? Peonies are the perfect flower for that. Peony plants are extremely long-lived, often thriving for generations, all...

I've heard people complain that it's just not worth planting bulbs because they just end up being the first course for a deer's dinner. Don't blame it all on the...

Gardens have long been prized for their flower forms, colors and textures, but maybe this year you should consider adding another dimension: wildlife, in the forms of birds and butterflies....

Summer is here, and that means vacations! Now that you've got the plane tickets, hotel reservations and the dog in the kennel, you're ready to go, right? Wait a minute......

Summer watering is precarious. When I get frustrated at my plants it's because they're dying and I know it's all my fault. In fact, this is why I kept giving...

One look at the cheerful carpet of colorful, star shaped flowers, and all your worldly woes fade off. Phlox plants are magical to say the least! Plus, they're incredibly easy...

Vigorous, versatile and incredibly appealing, Hibiscus is a plant fit for every garden setting. A breathtaking range of flower color, glossy, elegant leaves and abundant charm- that’s what hibiscus plants...

You have a nice little piece of land, you invest in some really wonderful plants, steal a good many hours from your packed schedule and put in the hard work…...

Caladiums are tropical plants loved for their beautiful, heart-shaped leaves. Caladium leaves come in vibrant hues, including red, white and green. Caladiums can grow up to 4 feet tall and...

Gorgeous flowers, striking foliage and captivating aroma- Crocosmia plants are perfect for background and border planting and look stunning in the middle of the flower bed. Another benefit of growing...

True confessions time: I’ve never been a big fan of irises. However, my view changed considerably when I visited Shreiner’s Iris Gardens last week. The display was spectacular: bed after...

Bees are essential to our ecosystem, but their populations have been declining for over two decades. While scientists investigate the causes, we can all help by creating bee-friendly havens in...

This year, for the first in many, I don’t have a yard in which to putter. I sold my house and have taken residence in a small apartment. But you...

Bringing a new tulip or daffodil to market, from hybridization to large-scale production, can take up to 20 years. Luckily, Ben van der Veldt, the directeur, or president, of our...

Bees play a crucial role in maintaining the health and biodiversity of our planet’s ecosystems. These industrious insects are primary pollinators, with bees pollinating flowers across a vast array of...

We’re sure you’ve heard all these terms before, but the differences between them can be a bit confusing. So let’s talk about which is which, and what the differences are....