Purple coneflower is a low-maintenance native plant that adds beauty to your garden and supports pollinators and birds.

The best summer-flowering perennials will carry a garden through heat, drought, deluge, and whatever else summer serves up. In the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden® in Des Moines, Iowa, a few top ...

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), also called common yarrow, is a fast-growing perennial with tall stems, fern-like leaves, and ...

Dig the planting hole twice the size of the root ball and use only native soil to backfill the planting hole. Certainly, it is wise to remove slabs of hardpacked gumbo, but avoid filling the planting ...

Dividing your plants can help reduce crowding and even allow for propagation. May is the perfect time to do so for many ...

From weigela to zinnias, these pink-flowering plants keep borders blooming from summer into autumn with months of colour and ...

As June approaches, gardeners face the unpredictable whims of Mother Nature. With spring blooms demanding timely care and summer vegetables finally taking off, there's much to navigate in your garden ...

Looking for a flower that's a monarch magnet? How about an easy-to-grow tomato? A fancy new dahlia? We asked the local plant ...

Small gardens sometimes require smaller versions of our favorite flowers. Here are some of our favorite short flowers for ...

These container gardening ideas are ideal for warm weather and are full of vibrant colors. Try one of these ideas for ...

Dip in credit card spending in April, particularly on travel, suggests Britons preparing for harder times amid Iran war fallout Households cut back on their spending in April at the fastest pace in 16 ...

The war with Iran is forcing Americans to pay more for gasoline as people cut back on purchases of some long-lasting goods. Retail sales climbed 0.5% in April from the prior month, the Commerce ...