Hostas (also known as plantain lilies) are popular plants known for their big, leafy green or variegated foliage. They’re ...

Some types of perennials, including hosta, do not have sturdy stems, and quickly turn to mush after a few hard freezes. Hosta, daylilies and iris are best cut back in fall to an inch or so above ...

But that’s not the only beautiful winter flower to chase away winter blues. There’s winter daphne, known for its white to ...

Although Japanese spirea is a beautiful shrub, it is considered invasive in many U.S. states. Here are some beautiful, native ...

My Russian sages ( Perovskia —which by the way are not from Russia or in the sage family) were still sporting silver leaves and about half of their tall, arching sprays of teensy lavender flower ...

While the flowers may lack scent, their cheerful presence is invaluable, and the plant's vigorous growth habit was highlighted by Alan. He said: "A shoot of jasmine has only to touch the soil to ...

Lavender is renowned for its delightful scent and for attracting bees with its flowers. It is a versatile plant for any garden, but it’s important to prep it now for winter. Mark Bennett ...

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If you are seeking snow-resilient flowers or wondering how to plant a winter container, it is best to avoid pelargoniums at ...

A bloom will exhaust the flower's energy and after that wilts, the plant will retreat underground to build up the stores to grow and open again in another 10 years time. The scent used to attract ...