The common name daisy is derived from the Old English term "dægesege," which translates to "day's eye," or "eye of the day." The name suggests a daisy looks like the sun with its rays shining out in ...

The striking insects are more likely to visit your garden if you've got plenty of bright and beautiful flowers for them to ...

Removing spent blooms from your garden flowers can be tedious work. Pinching or pruning dead flowers is not just a matter of ...

There are few plants that slugs enjoy nibbling more than the hosta, but instead of dousing yours in chemical insect ...

Blue daze (Evolvulus glomeratus) is a low-growing bedding plant that loves summer heat and sun. This pest-free plant has ...

“Planting now for fall flowers not only extends the beauty of your garden but also provides essential late-season support for ...

Somewhere along the way, Mom contributed hollyhock seed, which also thrived in high-altitude summers. When it came time to ...

Alan Titchmarsh has come to the rescue of forgetful gardeners with a selection of plants that are hardy enough to grow with ...

Summer planting causes undue stress on plants. Learn why some plants are less likely to survive when planted in the summer ...

Every garden needs both annuals for instant impact and perennials for color that returns for many years. Because perennials ...

Invasive plants, or noxious weeds, displace plants endemic to Idaho and can significantly alter native ecosystems. They can ...

Zinnias grow quickly in the summer heat, sometimes taking less than two months from seed to flower. They also have a long bloom time, lasting from two to five months, so you can enjoy these colorful ...