Last week I wrote about keeping gardens small and simple if you are a newbie to gardening. Another recommendation, also for experienced gardeners, is experimenting with self-seeding plants.

Mid-March is the ideal time to transition from winter vegetables to warm-season crops in Florida. Hold off on fertilizing turfgrass until April 15th to allow it to recover from winter dormancy. Add ...

Is coleus a perennial that comes back every year? That depends on where you live and how you care for it. Whether tucked into shady garden beds or grown in sun-dappled containers, coleus plants are ...

WASHINGTON — As we get closer to summer, we are sharing a few last-minute gardening tips. Today's topic: what you need to know about planting annuals. "Annuals are beautiful flowers that are going to ...

You’ve probably heard plants described as annuals and perennials in gardening. Knowing the difference between annual vs. perennial plants will help you understand how each type will behave in your ...

If you've been thinking about putting together a garden, you may have come across the terms annual and perennial. Annuals are generally defined as plants that complete their life cycle in a season.

Five things to do in the garden this week: Flowers. Although the bloom period of annual statice (Limonium sinuatum) stretches from summer to fall and is long enough for this species to earn a ...

However, you can still grow in a greenhouse. February is the perfect time to get started on late spring transplants, and it’s also a good time to grow quick-maturing crops for the early spring market.

DENVER — As we continue to plant annuals, it's important to evaluate the risks. No matter how hot it is during the day, low night temperatures can stunt and damage heat-loving vegetables and flowers ...

It may not feel like it outside, but now is the time to start switching over your annual plantings for the fall and winter seasons. While I have lots of perennials in my yard, I still like to have at ...