Turns out, the best blooms don’t always chase the sun.

Discover a variety of fast-growing, spreading perennials and learn how to care for them in your garden. Explore tips and ...

As spring awakens and the days begin to stretch, gardeners eagerly anticipate the first blooms of the season. However, for those with shady gardens, it can sometimes feel like the options are limited.

Aside from warmer temperatures and longer days, the best part about spring’s arrival (especially after a long, cold winter) is seeing all the fresh spring flowers blooming brightly. There’s no ...

Spring is the prime time to plant most flowers. And if you choose to grow this one, your yard will be full of blooms from ...

Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives, while ...

My favorite shade perennial is Lenten rose (Helleborus). This unique perennial is native to mountainous areas of Greece and Turkey. It has evergreen foliage and blooms remarkably early with pretty ...

WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA — We couldn’t call it an April Fool's joke as that snow came on April 2. Sure made a mess out of everything out in the farm yard and gravel roads. Guess it was too much to ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Gardeners looking to get a head start on the growing season can begin sprucing up their yards now by cleaning up winter-worn perennials. Jennifer McGimsey of Akin's Nursery says ...

Michigan spans three different growing zones — 4, 5, and 6 — with the northern and western parts of the state falling into ...

When it's "safe" to plant what varies from plant to plant and area to area. Here's a checklist to help you decide when to ...