This herbaceous perennial has a long bloom time that lasts all the way until fall, and its showy flowers are a pollinator magnet. Its growing zones begin at 3.
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A tiered container garden is more accessible and easier to design. Why spend big bucks on a tiered stand when you can make one with a cheap or free material?
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Orchids are beautiful, but should you pick them up? If you like them so much, you should definitely know these things the next time you find a wild orchid.
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Even if you don't live in a warmer USDA zone, you could still enjoy many plants that offer year-round blooms by simply bringing them indoors when temps drop.
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This shrub grows less than 5 feet tall and wide, making it a great option for small gardens. Plus, it's stunning even when the white flowers aren't in bloom.
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Flower type and this cultivar's white blooms make it perfect for a hummingbird garden. With how its petals shoot out like rays, it resembles that of a daisy.
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This deciduous shrub fills your garden with rich, glossy foliage and striking, spiky flowers. Best of all, your space gets a sweet, spicy fragrance.
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This easy-to-grow native plant spreads easily in most soils and offers blooms that will bring bees, birds, and butterflies to your pollinator garden.
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Got a log lying around that you don't know what to do with? Mason bees are excellent pollinators, so attract them to your garden by crafting a home for them.
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If you have a garden with a spot that doesn't receive sun, you may not know what to do with the area. Luckily, there's a plant that thrives in shady conditions.
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Do you love flowers and books? Combine your love of both into a unique tabletop decor piece that will have you enjoying it all year round, like this creator.
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Orchids are very delicate plants, and this seemingly harmless practice can actually damage the flowers, leaving them susceptible to disease and clogged pores.
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This simple but often-overlooked gardening task simultaneously fights off weed growth and helps keep your lawn as lush and healthy as possible.
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This cactus native to Central America can be grown as a houseplant. Its long stems are attention-grabbing and so is its blooms that die back by morning.
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It looks like a bee and takes a little patience. to grow. Discover the clever trick behind its unusual appearance and why this flower is worth the wait.
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Chrysanthemums are not the only autumn flower to add interest to your garden. Try this native variety that blooms through the colder months, into October.
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A thriving flower garden in spring begins with thorough planning in September. This is the time of year to prepare your garden before the first frost.
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While squirrels certainly add to a woodland scene, they can wreak havoc on bulbs. But this hardy bulb, an early spring bloomer, isn't favored by the critters.
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This aromatic, low-maintenance plant provides a fresh scent to any garden, as well as pretty purple-pink blooms. Unlike mint, it isn't considered invasive.
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Climbing hydrangea is an obvious option if you're looking for some wall cover, but there's another choice that offers a stunning vertical look.
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A member of the mint family, this perennial can bloom across three seasons, ending in fall. When spaced tightly together, this herb can serve as ground cover.
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Hydrangeas are a classic for a reason, but if you're interested in something a little more unique, try these white flowers that grow in gloomy conditions.
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If you're looking for a variety of gardenia you can enjoy all winter long, Jubilation is a perfect choice, with its gorgeous white blooms and sweet scent.
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'Goblet,' 'Westward,' 'Apricot Whirl,' and 'Delnashaugh' are just four of the 15 striking daffodil varieties pro gardener Peg Aloi has chosen to highlight here.
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If you like a bigger challenge than the coneflower, consider this wildflower that's native from Virginia to Texas, but can grow as far north as Minnesota.
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Summer's end doesn't have to mean the end of garden color. These long-blooming flowers can keep beds and containers vibrant through chilly fall weather.
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Sloped yards are challenging to maintain, but retaining walls aren't your only option. Instead, plant these native shrubs to combat soil loss from rainfall.
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