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 ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about the California poppy, magnolia, crape myrtle, kalanchoe, seed ...

Whether you cultivate flowers or vegetables, growing them in raised beds can lift your garden to new heights. They make planting easy, allow you to grow favorites that might prove difficult in central ...

If you have a small backyard, you may assume you're limited in the flowers and shrubs you can plant. With a small backyard, you need to be careful not to overdo your gardening efforts, which could ...

Whether you are incorporating shrubs or flowers beds into your landscape, Paul has the perfect combinations and tips for happy, healthy plants and a show stopping display.

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 ...

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, ...

Who doesn't want a garden bed full of colorful flowers? But give them some space or you risk health problems with your plants ...

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.