15 Bulbs to Plant in Fall
A bag of bulbs looks like a very dull purchase until spring arrives. Then the bare patch beside the walk becomes a little parade: purple cups, white bells, yellow trumpets, …
Flowers
4 Flowering Ground Covers That Bring Color to Shady Corners
Bring seasonal flowers to shady corners with woodland phlox, green-and-gold, dwarf crested iris, and bigroot geranium. Match each to your soil moisture, shade, and climate.
September Checkup for Bearded Iris: 6 Checks to Support Spring Blooms
Give bearded irises a September checkup: assess crowding, planting depth, sunlight, drainage, rhizome health, and foliage cleanup before winter.
What to Plant for Beautiful Blooms With Less Everyday Care: Azaleas
Azaleas can bring abundant blooms with less routine work when the variety and site are right. Choose wisely, plant at the proper depth, and protect future flowers with simple care.
Don’t Toss Your Geraniums! Keep Them Growing Through Winter
Keep your favorite tender geraniums through winter with the right indoor light, pruning, watering, and spring transition. Includes tips for saving cuttings.
9 Cascading Plants to Transform Your Walls
Transform bare garden walls with nine flowering and foliage plants, plus practical advice on sun, watering, support, and choosing the right size for your space.
The “Dead” Flowers That Still Feed Your Garden
Leave the right flower heads standing to feed seed-eating birds through fall and winter. Here are five useful flowers and a practical, selective cleanup plan.
Blanket Flowers: The Summer Perennial That Rewards a Little Neglect
Blanket flower brings months of summer color with little fuss once established. Learn where to plant it, when to water, and why many garden varieties are short-lived perennials.
Black-Eyed Susans Fading? 3 Things to Do Before You Cut Them Back
When black-eyed Susans fade, deadhead selectively, leave mature seedheads for birds or reseeding, and protect healthy foliage. These three steps help you care for the patch without cutting it back too soon.
Don’t Plant These 3 Pretty Bullies in Your Garden Beds
Chinese lantern, dotted loosestrife, and variegated ground ivy can spread beyond their welcome. Learn when pots help, how to prevent escapes, and when to choose another plant.