Container gardening opens the door to growing beautiful, healthy plants without needing a large yard to do it. Whether you're living in an apartment, condo, or a home with only a small patio or ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, savory calamint and rudbeckia. Nine species of ...

With their iconic bright blooms and charm, coneflowers (Echinacea) are beloved by gardeners across the country. Appearing in a range of colors from sunset oranges to striking pinks, there are so many ...

The purple coneflower belongs to the genus Echinacea which contains nine species with numerous cultivated varieties. Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflowers) are native to eastern and central parts of ...

Mature coneflowers are winter hardy, but younger plants may need extra protection from frost. Mulch insulates the plant's roots and maintain airflow, and provides extra protection after the ground has ...