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Summer
Go Bold with Tropic Escape
Mandevilla are easy-care tropical plants that bloom all summer. They're perfect for decorating decks, patios, and other spaces.
The Colors of Summer
For a nonstop display of bold color in your garden, you can't go wrong with cannas, caladiums, and curcuma.
Summer Pet Safety Tips
Keep your pets happy and safe this summer with these tips.
Summer Houseplant Care Checklist
Here are 5 things to consider in caring for your indoor plants in summer.
Starting or Expanding A Garden
Dream big (but start out small) is good gardening advice. Consider these 7 things before you dig in.
Small Ornamental Grasses
Small grasses, such as mondo, liriope, and blue fescue add color and texture to landscapes.
All Decked Out With Mandevilla
Adding color and drama to a deck or patio is simple. Just fill a large container with a tropical mandevilla vine that’s already trained o...
6 Reasons to Love Salvias
There are so many reasons to grow salvias. See six!
Shades of Summer: Decorate for the Season
Decorate your deck, patio, balcony, or other outdoor space with easy-care, heat-loving Shades of Summer flowers.
Second-Wind Summer Containers: Reassess, Replace, and Revive
If your late-summer containers are looking a little worn out, make some colorful replacements.
Pastel Flowers for Romantic Porches
Add containers of yellow, blue, and pink flowers for a soft glowy vibe.
Making Scents with Lavender
Lavender is a fragrant perennial for cool and warm climates.
Long-Blooming Florida Perennials
These five Florida perennials bloom and bloom and bloom.
Hanging Baskets for Summer
Keep your hanging baskets looking good through the hot months with these plants.
Gardening with Mandevilla
Try mandevilla in your beds and borders!
Get Big Color in Sun or Shade with Coleus
Coleus is one of my favorite plants.
Easy Ways to Dress Up Your Backyard Garden
Transform your backyard garden into a personal haven with our easy tips.
Bring Hawaii Home with Ti Plant
Want to transform your home or landscape into a Hawaiian paradise? It’s easy when you splash a heavy dose of colorful Ti plant around.
Dahlias: A Family Tradition
Beautiful blooms and an array of colors makes this easy-care flower a winner for generations of gardeners.
Curcuma: Plant A Summer Surprise
Curcuma is an underused tropical plant with gorgeous flowers and lush leaves.
Containers, Chicago Style
The city streets of Chicago are ablaze with color from perennials and annuals.
Camping With Your Pet: What You Should Know
Ensure your pets stay happy and safe on summer trips.
Consider Caladiums
Don't overlook beautiful, easy-care caladiums when planning your garden for next year.
Add Big, Bold Houseplants--To Your Patio!
Are you looking for a way to give your patio or balcony a dramatic new look? Why not move your indoor plants outdoors and let them grow t...