Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives, while ...

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TOLEDO, Ohio — By late May in northwest Ohio, the threat of frost has faded, making it prime time to get your garden growing. With longer days, warmer nights and ideal soil temperatures, this is your ...

Your backyard isn't the only place for showcasing spring flowers. Bringing the outdoors in with loosely structured and naturalistic-looking arrangements of spring flowers is a big trend right now, ...

Gardeners often spend a lot of time deciding where to plant perennials, considering things like color, shape, and texture. Knowing the mature height of your perennials is key to choosing the best ...

The recent boom in native-plant interest focuses mainly on trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennial flowers – by far the main workhorse plants of Pennsylvania landscapes. But even with the diversity ...

I've always loved bearded irises, ever since I stumbled upon a neighborhood garden with at least 20 different kinds of irises blooming. The rainbow of colors was mesmerizing, and I knew one day I'd ...

It may feel like spring is the go-to season for adding plants to your garden, but fall is actually prime time for planting, whether you're looking to fill in bare patches from spent summer blooms or ...

Pennsylvania’s climate is perfect for growing spring-blooming bulbs. We have plenty of winter cold for favorites such as tulips and daffodils to get their needed “chill” time, then we usually have a ...