Three ways to preserve the beauty of your summer garden
Lay flat-faced flowers, like these Shasta daisies, face down on a flat surface to dry. Photograph by Melinda Myers. Fall...
Freshen up your late season gardens and containers with strawflowers
Peachy Keen, Pink and White Granvia strawflowers combine nicely, creating a colorful container garden.Courtesy Suntory Flowers. As summer is winding...
Annual flowers that take the heat
Discover heat-tolerant annuals like zinnias, celosia, angelonias, mandevilla, and cupheas to keep your garden vibrant even in high summer temperatures....
Throwing shade in the best possible way
Shade trees can cool your home, lower energy bills, and make outdoor spaces more comfortable. Learn how to choose and...
Spring garden cleanup with pollinators in mind
Adjusting spring cleanup schedules will help pollinators like this bee on an allium flower. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Spring cleaning, indoors and...
Botanical gifts for your valentine
Chocolates and roses are synonymous with Valentine’s Day – Wednesday, Feb. 14. They are always a welcome gift, but maybe...
The amaryllis – holiday beauty over the long haul
This holiday, give a gift that keeps on giving and requires no dusting. Gift friends and family an amaryllis that...
Fall landscape care with pollinators in mind
No matter where you live, investing time caring for your landscape now will pay off with a healthier, more beautiful...
Daffodils with a difference
Daffodils are more than just beauties in yellow. Start planting them in a variety of colors and styles now for...
