Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather ...

One of my favorite spring flowers for perennials is the peony. Peonies are a long-lived perennial that you should be able to enjoy for decades. A few years after Sharon and I got married; my parents ...

An "infestation of thrips" may sound like the title of an episode of Star Trek, but it's no fun for a gardener. Here's how to ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

When you're looking for a garden full of blooms from spring to fall, you'll need to choose carefully. Look for reblooming and ...

There’s nothing more relaxing in summer and fall than venturing into the garden to harvest edible greens, herbs and flowers.

With the lack of rain and all this heat, gardens are beginning to show signs that they are going to need some extra water.

Plenty of summer-blooming perennials enhance the visual appeal of a yard while emitting pleasant aromas. Think yellow ...

Dragon’s Blood is a low-growing sedum that some might find too fast growing. Leaves are bright green, turning bronze in ...

Sun-loving blanket flowers are easy to grow and care for, bringing an explosion of color to the garden. This beloved wildflower is abuzz with butterflies and bees and has exceptional heat tolerance.

Blue daze (Evolvulus glomeratus) is a low-growing bedding plant that loves summer heat and sun. This pest-free plant has ...

Visitors to Lincoln University' FINCA Farm were able on Tuesday to reap a bountiful harvest of garlic and shallots that had ...