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Winter flowers are the best way to add a pop of color to your garden during cold months! Here are all the annuals, perennials ...

Apples, for example, can give a bumper crop one year and almost nothing the next. In the case of perennials, a lack of bloom ...

We've compiled some of our favorite recommendations for low-maintenance companion plants that will thrive and look beautiful ...

As the summer heat begins to fade, Texans may be surprised to learn that fall is the prime season for planting wildflowers ...

If you love how early the hellebores brighten the winter garden, you need to plant some Snowdrops (Galanthus) bulbs this fall ...

Prepare long-lasting Spring blooms now by planting this stunning flower that smells amazing and is relatively low maintenance ...

Being a native wildflower in much of the US and Canada, learning how to grow and care for lupines is a cinch—but there are ...

Beautiful spring tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and crocus require planning ahead and planting bulbs in the fall to early winter.

Most perennials bloom profusely during a specific season, such as spring, mid-summer or fall. Peonies bloom in late May through early June, tall iris flower in mid-June, and garden phlox blossom ...

Selecting the right bulbs will bring splashes of color in the spring. These crocuses are one of the first flowers to pop up ...

October is a crucial time to get your garden in order and plant out bulbs to ensure that your green space is the envy of your ...