Though hummingbirds famously love the color red, purple flowers are also a safe bet to attract them, especially when they're ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Nothing brightens up a home’s curb appeal quite like a flowering tree with brightly-colored spring ...

It wouldn't be a stretch to say that if a garden can support coneflowers (Echinacea spp.), they're one of the top choices for planting. Rows of nodding, prickly brown heads surrounded by purple, pink, ...

A poet is said to be someone who sees the world each day as if for the first time. I can vouch for this poetic feeling whenever I see certain plants, no matter how familiar they might be. At this time ...

Purple has a way of standing out in a garden that few other colours manage quite as effortlessly, carrying a richness that reads as elegant rather than loud, whether it's a single potted plant on a ...

Lacinato: Upright dark blue leaves and often called dinosaur, Toscano, or Tuscan kale.

Soon enough, leaves will begin to turn and gardens will take on the gold, orange, and red hues of fall. But that doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to one of the garden's most spectacular colors.

If you're a fan of purple flowers, you know how much they can elevate a garden with their rich, vibrant hues. Purple blooms bring a sense of calm and elegance, and they work beautifully whether ...

As the seasons change, some flowers start to fade and prepare for winter. Others, however, are just getting started! If your porch or window could use a bit of color this October, it may be time to ...

For Northwest gardeners, the genus Salvia provides us with a wide range of plants to brighten up our gardens in the summer. In addition to the culinary Salvia, akasage, these prolific bloomers come in ...