We all love color in the summertime garden. Problem is, few drought-tolerant plants bloom in summer. Summer is when many perennials, flowering shrubs and trees go into a sort of suspended animation, ...

Cosmos are a fantastic addition to any garden, serving as a low-maintenance plant to add colour to your outdoor space. Therefore, it only makes sense that you're probably wondering how to grow cosmos ...

Q: I planted Sensation Mix cosmos in winter sowing jugs this year. The plants looked great, but after I transplanted the seedlings to the garden, they got munched on by deer. The plants survived, but ...

Depending on the species, blossoms can be pink, white, yellow, red or orange. Consider your garden’s color scheme when deciding on the particular variety that will complement your home and landscape.

Deadheading is standard practice for gardeners everywhere, playing an important role in the health of your garden. Focusing on spent blossoms to refocus the plant's energy on its healthy blooms will ...

Q: Every spring, I buy snapdragon and cosmos plants. I plant them in full sun, water regularly and fertilize with Miracle-Gro. But by early August, when my neighbors' snaps and cosmos are lush, mine ...

The leaves are changing, asters and mums are blooming, and gardens are bursting with fall color. The temptation is there to just sit back and admire the colorful autumn display, but there are many ...

Here are some interesting facts about zinnias: • Zinnia is named after 18th-century German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn. It is a native of Mexico. • Indiana heralded the zinnia as its state flower ...