Shady spots in a garden or yard can be a real pain. While the sunny areas may be bursting with self-growing wildflowers or precisely planted full-sun flowers in an array of colors, heavily shaded ...

White flowers may seem dull, but their contrast with shades of green creates a calming, peaceful atmosphere in your garden. Who doesn't want to feel relaxed in their outdoor sanctuary? White is one of ...

Three marigold plants in terracotta pots sitting on an outdoor table and surrounded by other potted plants - Westend61/Getty Images In the dog days of summer, it can be difficult to imagine how ...

There are endless options to choose from when looking for beautiful flowers for your garden. But the selection can feel limited when your beds bake in the afternoon sun, and even less so when you need ...

Perennial plants are those that come back year after year from their own roots, giving gardeners an option to grow flowers and grasses without having to plant new ones each spring. Perennials have ...

With fall in full swing, sunny spring days and flowers may not be the first thing on your mind. However, while the approaching colder weather may feel like a sign to store away your garden tools for ...

Q : My late husband loved the tiger lilies and several years ago planted some among the shrubbery along the front of our house. They bloom every year but really don't do well in spreading like he ...

The third week of July is time for weed wars and victory marches for the best perennials. I was at Bellevue Botanical Gardens on Friday to celebrate the best summer perennials and do a “walk and talk, ...