Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

SEWING these seeds now will give you a blossoming and vibrant garden come summer. This plant is guaranteed to bring bright ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Question: I am looking for a few durable, colorful plants to use in my flower beds. What can last through the summer with minimal care? Answer: Maintain the color with two of my go-to plants for ...

It’s important to recognise the fine line between the gardening jobs that can and can’t be safely carried out at this time of ...

Raised garden beds are popular, and a quick look at pictures online will yield more images of lush green plants overflowing the bed walls than you can scroll through. But what can you plant in a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Hispanolistic Planting shrubs can transform a garden as they add color, ...

Q. I'm preparing a 3 1/2 -by-11-foot flower bed. I've added soil. Do I add plants or mulch next? I want low-maintenance plants, and boxwood was recommended for the back of the bed. Are azaleas an ...

Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape. They fill in gaps in flower beds, adding color, texture, and depth.