We asked a Master Gardener is black pots and raised beds can really harm soil and plant roots, and you'll want to find out before peak summer heat.

Drink a fragrant cup of herbal tea, and the intoxicating scent of steeped herbs might calm your mind before you even take a ...

Classic container favorites aren't the only way to create a colorful display. One low-maintenance plant offers bold foliage ...

There is a new flower showing up at garden centers that is pure Magic. In fact, its official name is Superbells Magic Double Grapefruit. If you aren't familiar with the name, it is a calibrachoa, a ...

Container gardening is a simple and rewarding way to grow plants, particularly if you have limited space. Whether you live in an apartment, have a small patio, or just want an easy gardening option, ...

There’s a front yard in Woodmere that doesn’t look like others on the block. By midsummer, it fills with giant broad leaves in all shades of green that stop traffic. Drivers get out of their cars, ...

AMES, Iowa – Iowa gardeners looking to add bright foliage, bold flowers and a tropical feel can turn to tender perennials for fast-growing seasonal impact. Tender perennials live for multiple years in ...

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Queen Tut papyrus is a sedge plant native to Africa that is popular in container designs. The plant typically grows 18-24 inches tall and is cold hardy in zones 9a-11b. It can be paired with flowers ...

Steve Bender, also known as The Grumpy Gardener, is an award-winning author, editor, columnist, and speaker with nearly 40 years experience as Garden Editor, Senior Writer, and Editor-at-Large for ...

The National Garden Bureau has declared this the Year of the Impatiens. Modern impatiens varieties are more resistant to mildew than previous versions. These flowers can be paired with a wide variety ...