Trying to encourage more native birds like cardinals to visit your yard? Plant this attractive ground cover with vibrant blooms, pretty leaves, and tasty seeds.
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Many hydrangeas benefit from added fertilizer to boost growth and improve blooms, but did you know you can actually overdo it, harming the plant?
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August may seem like an odd time to be planting perennials, but this salvia variety gives you a chance to give your beds some vibrant fall color.
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Container plants that grow quickly can rapidly transform the look of a yard, with the added benefit of being portable so you can move them around when needed.
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With flowers that remain all the way until October, this long-blooming plant will keep your local pollinators fed through the seasons. Here's what to know.
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Zinnias are more than just a beautiful flower; they also make for a wonderful companion plant, and this popular kitchen herb is an ideal candidate.
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Native plants are known for drawing local pollinators and this flower, which blooms in late summer, is no exception when it comes to luring hummingbirds.
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If you love flowers that bring beauty and benefits, there's one sunflower variety that will catch your eye and tempt insects and birds from far and wide.
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Bees love colorful flowers, and this blue annual is both attractive and practical for these helpful pollinators. Here’s everything you need to know.
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If you find mushrooms growing in your flower beds, you don't need to worry, although it might seem disconcerting at first. Here's what their presence indicates.
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Since this bright red flower is typically grown as an annual, it only lives for a single season and you don't have to worry about repotting it.
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Lavender is a delightfully smelling perennial that works well in many gardens, but it can be particularly beneficial when planted near your birdbath.
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These compact hydrangeas only grow up to 4 feet tall, and their colorful blooms remain from summer until the first frost, even in clay soil.
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While hydrangeas might be the star of your garden, you can add further splashes of color with an easy-to-grow ground cover that likes similar conditions.
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Blue spur flowers are a vibrant part of any garden. However, you have to get everything from the watering to the sunlight level right for the brightest blooms.
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Perennials go dormant in the winter and come back in the spring, but some take longer to turn green. Find out how to tell if your perennial is dead or dormant.
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Cucumbers aren't difficult to grow, but they're susceptible to a few pests and problems that may ruin your harvest. This flowering herb can lend a helping hand.
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If you want a low-growing ground cover that blooms all summer, this perennial grows to a modest height of 6 to 12 inches and thrives in USDA zones 3 to 8.
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Pests and weeds can harm the health of your peach tree. Rather than reaching for synthetic chemicals, try this lovely pest-repelling flower.
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If you want your garden to look gorgeous in winter, plant this colorful flower as temperatures begin to cool and watch it bloom over the following months.
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There are many flowers that will attract hummingbirds to your garden, including morning glory. But this similar flower is often more resilient in the heat.
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Sunflowers grow surprisingly fast for how tall and big they get, but the specific amount of time varies based on the variety. Here's what to know.
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Finding ground cover that thrives in partial sun improves its growth. If you have an area with morning sun and afternoon shade, try this colorful ground cover.
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Hummingbirds are attracted to many types of flowers, but those with a tubular bloom are particular favorites. Here's one they'll love and you won't forget.
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Sunflowers aren't difficult to grow, but they do have some specific requirements for the best display. Plant them in the right spot for gorgeous blooms.
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You simply cannot have too many hummingbird-attracting plants, but these offer a bonus by reseeding each year, saving you time, money and energy.
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If you're growing viburnum in your New York garden, this beetle can destroy the appearance of your plants and even cause them to die off over time.
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