The arrival of a new salvia on the market is always an event, especially one as sensational as Salvia ‘Amistad.’ This Salvia guaranitica hybrid showcases glossy green deltoid-shaped leaves that can ...

You'll kill far fewer plants if you pick superior performers in the first place. Organizations of growers, horticulturists, researchers and other plant experts each year aim to help home gardeners ...

The genus Salvia is varied in size and color, easy to grow, and trouble-free. It comes to mind because so many specimens exist in my garden, and because this season is the time to schedule cutting ...

Each year, the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden grows new plants coming onto the market. Why? So we can help gardeners figure out which varieties are truly outstanding, based on their real world ...

Perennial borders are wonderful. Little or no annual planting, but some pruning and deadheading required from time to time to keep plants flowering. Sage advice is to include some sage plants, in your ...

For new veggie gardeners, it may be confusing as to which plants to buy from transplants and which to plant from seed. Plants that bear multiple fruits are usually a good buy. A decent tomato plant ...

Recently, I visited the Toronto Botanical Garden, and though the garden is relatively new, there was much to enjoy. I particularly liked the Entry Garden Walk, an area comprising a double border of ...

If you’ve neglected your garden thus far, or you’ve returned from holiday to a sad plant graveyard, you might think your plans for a summer of barbecues and al fresco drinks in a verdant, floral ...