Working out what to plant in a flower bed has to be one of the loveliest things you can do in the garden. Whether you're starting from scratch or rethinking an existing scheme, like a formal style ...

FARGO — What did the young plant say to the old plant during a disagreement? OK, bloomer. In the world of plants, perennial flowers are enjoying the same upswing in popularity as houseplants and ...

When you walk into a nursery or garden center this time of the year, it’s exhilarating — you look around at all of the flowers and feel that the possibilities are limitless. Visions of flowerbeds ...

Question: I am looking for a few durable, colorful plants to use in my flower beds. What can last through the summer with minimal care? Answer: Maintain the color with two of my go-to plants for ...

Ranunculus are susceptible to common garden pests and diseases, including aphids, spider mites, thrips, mice, and voles, as ...

Amaryllis grow and bloom best with at least four hours of sunshine per day. Too much shade may prevent them from blooming again the following year. Let them soak up the light, even after blooming, to ...

Of all the sweet-smelling spring-flowering bulbs, hyacinths might offer the strongest scent. A few growing by a front door can provide a welcoming whiff, while dozens in a garden bed can perfume a ...

What if you could transform a tree stump from an eye-sore into a focal point? A tree stump flower bed is an inexpensive fix to an unsightly tree stump, adding height and variety to the landscape. It ...

Question: I am looking for some good summer color. What would you pick to add to a flower bed? Answer: While many colorful plants are available for summer, two that seem to survive the best and into ...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s April, which is prime time to plant those spring perennials! Planting in San Antonio is tough because, come summer, we are battling months of consecutive triple digits, extreme ...