Question. We have several plantings of the common impatiens that have grown lanky. What will happen if I give them a light pruning? Answer. After a number of years without the common impatiens due to ...

As summer approaches, it is likely that we will be getting a bit more rain. Maybe it’s time to consider putting in a rain-loving bedding plant that will fill your garden beds with colorful flowers all ...

Question: Our containers of impatiens have become leggy after all the summer growth. Should I let them continue with a few flowers or cut them back? Answer: Light pruning now, known as grooming, might ...

If you’re looking to add some low-maintenance color to your yard or porch, consider crowd-pleasing impatiens a natural choice. The South has a love affair with flowering plants, but they must be able ...

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Impatiens are known as bright, fun-loving bedding plants for growing in beds, containers, or hanging baskets for summer displays. They are readily available to buy, and many gardeners simply let them ...

If you live in a hot region of the U.S., it's not too late in the year to establish new plants outdoors. Wondering which plants you can grow to attract hummingbirds to your garden during winter? This ...

Question: Last year I had a problem with my impatiens. Most of my neighbors had the same problem. I would like to know if I should plant impatiens again and if you have any information on what was ...