Slugs and snails are the bane of many a gardener's life, decimating plants especially seedlings or those with soft leaves.

Summer heat won't stop these annuals! Plant these 16 tough bloomers for nonstop color in beds, pots, and borders even during ...

At Veterans Acres in Crystal Lake, I discovered what I think are two different species — the Ohio spiderwort and the Virginia spiderwort.

All the stamps feature floral designs inspired by the museum's artifacts or architecture. For instance, the crab apple blossom motif of one stamp is derived from an album of flowers and birds painted ...

Does your garden explode with color in early summer, and fade away fast? Consider planting these late summer flowers, which ...

Some of the best brightly colored flowers that will reseed in the garden include zinnias, sweet peas, larkspurs, ...

If you prefer sleek, structural flowers over fluffy-petalled blooms, consider planting a late crop of morning glory. This low ...

Are you looking for a plant that requires minimal care and blooms all summer long? If so, then the ideal solution is the gaura flower. Gaura is a plant from the Onagraceae family, known for its ...

Expect blooms mid-summer and know they may pause in extreme heat, especially in hotter zones like 9 and 10. After weeks of pampering, watering, and staking, dahlia flowers begin to emerge in summer.

The beautiful blooms come in an array of colors and forms, from spiky cactus dahlias to giant dinner-plate dahlias. If you're hoping to enjoy these showy flowers all summer long, regular pruning and ...

Extend their blooming season and enjoy more of your favorite flowers by cutting back these 10 perennials this summer. Plus get some must-know pruning tips to make the right cuts. Related: The 5 ...