Poinsettias like to have moist soil but prefer the soil to almost dry out before being watered again. Here's what to know to ensure your poinsettia is healthy and thriving.

Tired of perennials that bloom just a few weeks every year? Exchange them for these 10 perennials that bloom for months on ...

Here are five things to do in the garden: Thyme. Thyme is the most cold-hardy herb and is therefore suitable for the fall and winter garden. Even if it should die back in a hard freeze, it will regrow ...

When considering plants for our gardens, we usually think in terms of annuals or perennials. Annuals complete their life cycle in one year and must be replaced each spring. Perennials grow for many ...

POTOMAC, Md. — Fall is officially here and it may be time to brighten up your garden for the new season. "It's been a long dry summer and most of our annuals have been through a lot," explains Kelly ...

Many annual flowers that cannot survive Florida's heat thrive during its cooler winter months. Petunias, snapdragons, and pansies are colorful choices for winter gardens and containers. Alyssum and ...

Question: I have noticed hummingbirds coming into my yard. How do I keep them here and what flowers do they like? Answer: Lucky are you to have the right location for hummingbirds to visit. Residents ...

My perennial flowers are getting crowded. Is this a good time to divide them? Now is a good time to divide and move most perennial flowers. However you might want to wait for some of the late bloomers ...

Though this North Texas summer has been unusually cooler than the last few years, we finally hit temperatures over 100 degrees this week. And while we may not be spending a lot of time outside for the ...

WASHINGTON — Native perennials are a win-win when it comes to landscaping here in the D.C. region. Native means they are native to the area, and support our local ecosystem like birds and butterflies.