Rudbeckia is the summer flower to brighten boring garden spots. Rudbeckias are known as a summer flower because their blooms are initiated only when days are long. For flower initiation Rudbeckias ...

As the heat of summer sets in, many plants take a break from flowering, but these stellar selections continue to bloom all season long. From annual bedding plants that just won’t quit, to reblooming ...

Adding new plants to your garden doesn’t have to happen only in spring; it can take place all summer long. Enjoy your favorites such as peonies, lavender, black-eyed Susans, daisies, bee balm, ...

Creating a garden with timeless appeal isn't just about decor. Choosing time-honored flowers that have a classic look will ...

View full sizeOrnamental peppers are amazingly beautiful and resilient in the summer flower garden. And, the colorful fruit they produce is edible -- although generally fiery hot. Top ornamental ...

My recent quest for hot summer colors in local nurseries proved to be more rewarding than I could have expected. I was greeted with a virtual feast of color. More new plant varieties arrive in ...

When you walk into a nursery or garden center this time of the year, it’s exhilarating — you look around at all of the flowers and feel that the possibilities are limitless. Visions of flowerbeds ...

A grey hummingbird flying in the air - Jiri Vlach/Shutterstock If you want to attract more hummingbirds into your yard, bringing in native flowering plants is a great start. However, it is also ...

This delightful ingredient, which can truly be found year-round, could be due to all of those dazzling flowers, specifically the destination's famous wintertime camellias. Even when it is chilly out, ...