When you hear the word sunflowers, the cheerful, familiar, large yellow blooms of the annual sunflowers come to mind (Helianthus annuus). These vibrant, happy flowers are annuals and are derived from ...

From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest. Call ...

Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...

Perennial plants can live for years, even decades, adding beauty to your garden with very little care. Flowering perennials typically produce blooms by the second year, though some will burst with ...

There is a small plant with shiny green leaves and yellow flowers that seems to be taking over sections of my garden, and is even growing in the lawn. It disappears later in spring. What is this, and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As summer winds down, the flowers in your garden might be looking a little tired and faded. But you don’t ...

Create long lasting beauty and pollinator appeal in your landscape with the help of perennials. With a little bit of planning, you can have flowers, foliage and seed heads that add interest to your ...

Fall is an ideal time for planting flowering perennials, and we could write a long list of reasons why you should think about adding some to your garden. First, perennials don’t have to be replaced ...

For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun ...

Like its name suggests, the uniquely shaped bee balm is basically irresistible to bees—as well as hummingbirds and butterflies. The fringed and aromatic petals that come in purple, pink, and red can ...