Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way ...

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) has become one of the most popular garden perennials in recent decades. Its showy pink ...

For about two weeks every spring, my letter carrier, delivery drivers and just about everyone else who walks into my yard ...

Want to add more color to your landscape this season? Start by incorporating one or more of these stunning landscaping plants ...

Magnolia, especially the southern grandiflora species (7-9), is another highly aromatic shrub or tree that puts forth large, ...

When selecting plants for an outdoor space, it’s easy to let your eyes do the picking. While pots of bold, colorful flowers ...

The colour purple comprises two primary colours, blue and red. It is associated throughout the ages with royalty, wisdom, power and luxury. It also invokes creativity, magic and extravagance. The ...

If you prune these plants in summer, there’s a good chance you’ll clip away all those lilac buds and end up with flower-free plants next spring. Related: When to Prune Lilacs: How to Get Tons ...