When I first started gardening more than 40 years ago, it made no sense to me why anyone would plant a flower that lived for just one summer when there were so-called “perennials” that came back year ...

Rather than letting weeds overpower and weaken your perennials, try this clever hack that stops these pesky plants from ...

Weeds—we can't live with them and, unfortunately, we can't live without them. But what we can do is find a way to control them. It all starts with understanding their biology and habits. By learning ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your dream garden! Believe it or not, numerous flowers actually thrive in the ...

Have you ever wondered if an unfamiliar plant in your flower garden is the new perennial you planted last year or just a weed that grew in its place? There’s an easy way to tell — just pull on it. If ...

Although you can view a weed as a plant growing where you don’t want it to be, some weeds require prompt removal. They rapidly take over your garden or landscape, spreading by seeds or rhizomes.

Another cold snap (hopefully winter’s last) blanketed our area for several days, requiring some of us (me included) to return sensitive plants to protected areas. Soon it will be time to return ...

Frost heaving occurs when soil freezes and thaws repeatedly. It forces plants out of the soil exposing roots to damaging cold ...

It is all too common, especially here in north Florida, for warm-season perennial grass weeds to invade your desired warm-season perennial grass lawn or yard. Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica), ...

When it comes to gardening, perennials are often celebrated for their ability to return year after year, providing a reliable ...

It might sound counterintuitive, but landscaping plants that stay green all winter long could use some winter protection.

Planning a flower garden for this year? There are so many considerations to think about. First you need to pick out the best spot for the types of plants you wish to grow. Full sun, part shade or ...