Choosing the right pot for your house plants is very important, as each plant has different root structures and water needs.

But you can simplify your selection by picking flowers that grow easily and produce gorgeous results without all the extra ...

Red flower clusters dangle from Dragon Wing begonia in this summer-proof pot. Dragon Wing begonias are heat-tolerant, ...

* What it is: More often called evolvulus than its nickname of dwarf morning glory, this new Proven Winners variety is a big enough improvement to put this little-known annual flower on the map. Blue ...

A garden can do far more than brighten a yard or supply fresh vegetables. When filled with medicinal flowers, it becomes a ...

Give your sprinkler the season off.

If spring crept up too quickly, and you’re scrambling to find some plants to add color to your garden, you should turn to ...

* What it is: Native to Africa, montbretia/crocosmia is a July- and August-blooming iris-family perennial flower with red, orange, or bright-gold tubular flowers and strappy leaves. Shoots emerge from ...

Two eastern natives that fill that bill are ones that aren’t on many radars: golden ragwort (a.k.a. “golden groundsel”) and ...