Prune these beloved summer perennials to encourage future growth. During the height of summer, plant growth is in full force. And while it's tempting to hold onto as many blooms as possible for as ...

Native to Africa, geraniums ( Pelargonium spp) are low-maintenance flowers that come in colors ranging from pure white to ...

Geraniums are a classic summer annual in our area, but come in all shapes and sizes. Actually, the summer annuals we call geraniums are known as pelargonium. Hardy, perennial geraniums are native ...

Has your mid-summer water bill skyrocketed from keeping flowerbeds and gardens well-moistened? Gardeners easily rationalize the expense. We don't buy caviar, and we don't winter on the French Riviera, ...

The last week of July is when annuals, bedding plants, hanging baskets and container gardens will need a quick refresh to keep them looking their best until fall. Fertilize them all now. Be sure to ...

‘Unlike old wood bloomers, these hydrangeas respond well to stronger pruning,’ he explains. ‘Cutting them back by one-third ...

During the height of summer, plant growth is in full force. And while it's tempting to hold onto as many blooms as possible for as long as you can, it’s sometimes helpful to trim away sections of ...