S ome plants simply thrive in summer and ixora is one of them. In most regions, June, July and August can be a challenge for ...

Until the annuals gain full speed, early summer can lack color. But if we plan properly, June-blooming perennials can bridge ...

The long dry spring has created a profusion of flowers, to the delight of most gardeners — but not those who are behind on their planting ...

Kanmara is a Hydrangea macrophylla (big leaf hydrangea). It produces large mophead blooms in pink or white. It is not hardy ...

Discover the beauty of Elizabeth Donley's peony garden, learn the crucial 7-day ... want to cut it back to wow at least the bottom of the pot if not the top of the pot because once you do that ...

Jane was born in Bridgeport, Conn. on May 7, 1941, to Charles Robert Miller and Nanna Taylor and was the oldest of six ...

• Bat guano (bat droppings) has long been valued as a powerful natural fertiliser. Rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, it boosts leaf growth and strengthens plants. Favoured by Victorian ...

Nasturtiums: Those bold orange, yellow or red petals have a watercress-like peppery kick, and both the leaves and flowers can be eaten. If you grow herbs like rosemary, thyme, or chives, their flowers ...

From quilts to butter crocks to furniture, these 20 treasure-filled Etsy shops will help you achieve the farmhouse look.

One of the most beautiful sights in the world is a lavender field. The purple flowers sway gently in the breeze, and when you ...

Research says that what is going on in the underground soil is called “offset formation.” It further says this is when daughter bulbs or bulblets grow alongside the main bulb. Those bulblets mature ...

This week, I was marveling at the honey bees gathering nectar from asparagus flowers. These flowers are barely noticeable, ...