We have long "summers" in the South that can start in mid-spring. "Summer annuals" are often planted in April, and by late summer, they are looking a bit frazzled. Your marigolds and zinnias are leggy ...

Perennials, which return for many years, have a valuable place in the garden, providing years of reliable performance and pollinator support. But most perennials bloom for only a few weeks and take ...

With summer weather arriving, pansies and other winter annuals are beginning to fail. Even though the winter annuals may still look beautiful, it is time to decide which summer annuals will replace ...

Most potted tender plants are suitable candidates, including aeoniums, bananas, bird of paradise, brugmansia, lantana and house plants such as cacti, philodendrons and succulents that have spent the ...

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 ...

If you love to garden, we’re betting that you want to hang onto summer as long as you can. After all, while houseplants are lovely, there’s nothing quite like viewing your summer garden in all its ...

If you’re ready to sell your house for top dollar this summer, curb appeal is likely top of mind. Most real estate agents will agree that giving your landscape a face-lift will pay a homeowner back in ...

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in partnership with I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association, invites producers, agronomists and forage enthusiasts to attend the ...

First, it's important to think ahead. By making good choices early in the summer, you'll have a better chance for summer-long blossoms. These long-blooming annuals are some of the best for Southern ...