Every gardener, whether tending to a small urban patio container or managing a multi-acre countryside homestead, eventually encounters the ultimate horticultural challenge: finding plants
By the time July rolls around, many gardeners assume the planting window for the year has officially slammed shut. Your spring-planted annuals might be
For many gardeners, hydrangeas are the crown jewel of the summer landscape. Whether you grow the classic mopheads (Hydrangea macrophylla), the dramatic panicles (Hydrangea
When planning a summer garden, few annuals deliver the reliable, sun-drenched impact of marigolds (Tagetes). Whether you favor the dense, pom-pom blooms of African
July is traditionally viewed as a month for coasting in the garden. As the mid-summer sun reaches its zenith, conventional wisdom counsels against introducing
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are among the most reliable, rugged, and breathtaking perennials in the modern landscape. They tolerate poor soil, brave the intense heat of
With their electric colors, daisy-like faces, and relentless summer blooming, zinnias are the absolute crown jewels of the warm-season cutting garden. But just as
One of the biggest reasons many gardeners become overwhelmed during summer is the constant maintenance required to keep flowers looking fresh. Some flowering plants