Gardeners learn where to grow the shade loving ground cover plants: Heuchera, foamflower, and Heucherella. Heuchera and foamflower fit in native plantings.

Sep 2, 2010 - Chris Eirschele

These hardy, evergreen perennials have become one of the most popular garden plants in recent years.

Jul 8, 2009 - Wendy A.M. Prosser

No garden is complete without attractive ground covers and these fragrant plants will work perfectly in a fragrance garden! Plants for both sun and shade are included.

Aug 30, 2007 - Angela England

These summer blooming plants are perfect to add to a fragrance garden landscape, aromatic container garden or entry-way border.

Jan 13, 2010 - Angela England

In the High Desert--Victorville, Las Vegas, Tucson, Albuquerque, El Paso--weather, soil and water make gardening tricky. Key strategies make it rewarding.

Feb 19, 2011 - Evelyn Gaspar

Create small gardens in pots with inspiration from The Encyclopedia of Container Plants: More than 500 Outstanding Choices for Gardeners by Ray Rogers.

Jan 8, 2011 - Chris Eirschele

The last fifty years has seen the popularity of roses peak, then fall only to rise again. What is behind the fluctuating fortunes of the Queen of flowers?

Apr 6, 2010 - David Haigh

The so-called Christmas roses, and Lenton roses, are hellebores. The Hellebore is a great plant with a lot to offer gardeners at a time when not much else is going on.

Dec 25, 2006 - Angela England

Hostas are popular shade perennials because of their lovely form, foliage and colors. See how to care for hostas, use them in the garden and select popular choices.

Jul 7, 2007 - Angela England

An alphabetical listing of all the plant profiles covering flowering plants, garden shrubs, ornamental trees and more. An online plant encyclopedia with growing details.

Oct 25, 2007 - Angela England

Not only do the frilly gold, yellow and orange flowers of the marigold create a bold splash in the summer garden, they are edible and have a role in organic pest control.

Dec 10, 2009 - Marianne Lepa

Summer is the season when perennial plants take center stage with bright, long lasting flowers that stand up to the summertime heat. See eight perennial garden favorites!

May 1, 2007 - Angela England

The soil under trees can be dry even with regular watering because the roots use the moisture quickly. See seven perennials that thrive in difficult shady conditions

Apr 30, 2007 - Angela England

Thyme, an ancient herb plant long known to gardeners, can be added to every garden space. See how to grow the evergreen plant that comes in ground cover or bush forms

Jan 28, 2007 - Angela England

Common flowers such as lilies and tulips can be dangerous to animals if ingested. Know the health risks and symptoms of poisoning to keep your pet safe

May 3, 2010 - Carolyn Morgan

West of the Mississippi River, fields of native wild Helianthus and cultivated sunflowers, planted as a cash crop, are growing across the Kansas Plains.

Oct 13, 2011 - Chris Eirschele

With good soil, good preparation and the right selection of plants the gardener will be well rewarded with a perennial flower garden full of color and scent

Oct 19, 2010 - Sally Putan

Evergreen climbers provide a year-round screen and may be just what you need to cover that unsightly garden fence or wall.

Jul 17, 2010 - Mike Gilmore

These edible plants will make attractive garden border edges, while still providing a harvest for the kitchen table.

Feb 19, 2009 - Angela England

From heirloom cottage gardens to today's modern landscapes, the twining sweet pea adds colorful fragrance to any home garden space.

May 14, 2008 - Angela England