Top 10 Plants for Sandy Soil
Since water runs right through sandy soil, the growing conditions are rather dry, even if the area gets a lot...
Top 10 Plants for Clay Soil
Slow-draining clay soil makes life difficult for many plants. Not to worry: these 10 plants for clay soil thrive in...
Tagetes lemmonii For Winter Color in Mild Climates
I almost never begin a post here on Birds & Blooms by giving the botanical name of a plant instead
Top 10 Plants to Propagate That Grow From Cuttings
Are friends always admiring your gorgeous flowers? Spread the splendor of your garden with these beautiful plants, perfect for starting...
Build a Rock Garden
You don’t need a lot of space to start a rock garden. Find a corner of your yard or garden...
Making the Most of Gardening Zones
Gardening zones define where you live - but not necessarily what you can grow.
Top 10 Colorful Ground Cover Flowers for Your Garden
Flowering ground covers can fill large areas with low-maintenance, high impact blooms. Ground cover flowers brighten your garden with color.
Top 10 New Plants for 2013
These new plants made the top of our list in 2013. Check the list and add a few to your...
Top 10 Tulip Favorites
Our top tulips were chosen for their wide variety of color, size, and bloom time.
Plant a Rain Garden
Plant a rain garden to make better use of the water nature provides.
Plant a Healing Garden for Health and Wellness
Healing happens outside too, and therapy gardens are becoming more popular. Learn how to choose therapeutic healing garden plants.
Fall in Love with Jacqueline Peach Fusion Mums
This gorgeous flowering plant will take your breath away, even if you don't love most fall mums.
Colorful Cannas Flowers Add Beauty to Any Garden
Cannas flowers, sometimes called canna lilies, are semi-tropical plants that grow from rhizomes. They are native to warmer regions of...
Opposites Attract: Using Color in the Flower Garden
The color theory of pairing colors together from opposite sides of the color wheel for great contrast works well in...
Favorite Summer Blooming Flowers: Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks are easily grown from seed. These summer blooming flowers attract birds, butterflies and bees.
Confederate Jasmine for Outside and In
This time of year, one wall of my house is responsible for perfuming the entire neighborhood. My Confederate Jasmine is
Using Vines as Groundcover
Most of us are familiar with seeing vines growing up on a wall or fence. But, have you ever thought
The Story of an Old, Neglected, Nameless Rose
This is a story about an old, overgrown, nameless rose bush. This poor rose hadn’t been cared for or pruned
Expert Tips for Planting Bare Root Roses
Get your questions answered about planting bare root roses. Find out how to prepare the soil, dig a hole and...
How to Select Bare Root Roses
In warmer growing zones, you can buy bare root roses in late winter. Learn what to look for before going...
Focus on Natives: Carolina Aster
Late-blooming asters are a favorite of many gardeners. One native aster is perfectly suited for the wildlife garden: Carolina aster.
Bougainvillea Adds Bright Colors to Your Yard
If you're looking for a beautiful blooming shrub, try bougainvillea! Discover the range of bougainvillea colors and find out the...