Question: Bright reddish flower spikes are developing on tall plants in a few local landscapes. Would you know the name and is it a good one to grow? Answer: Enjoy the summer through early fall color ...

Gardening in the fall is a true joy. Cooler temperatures make all that digging and hard work a little more comfortable, and there are all kinds of vibrant foliage and red flowers that look perfect in ...

Attention, anyone who thinks native blooms are brilliant in the wild — or our yards — but don’t work in bouquets. Boy, are we wrong. This isn’t an invitation to trample wildflower fields to pick ...

When you're designing and brainstorming the best plants for a shade garden, you're not beholden to ground covers and tiny flowers. While full sun might sound like a requirement for having tall plants, ...

Howard Garrett / Special Contributor There are a great many holly choices, but some are better than others. Here are the best of this group of excellent evergreen shrubs and trees. Dwarf yaupon holly ...