The planting of cool-season bedding plants is in full swing. They will provide color in the fall, through the winter and in a grand display in spring. Cool-season bedding plants enjoy mild to chilly ...

As the summer sun begins to fade, crisp, cool autumn days are once again upon us. The changing of the seasons brings with it an opportunity for change and new growth in the garden, making room for an ...

It seems that everywhere you look in October you see chrysanthemums blooming. Widely available and relatively inexpensive, they are almost indispensable for providing quick color to the fall landscape ...

Spring tends to get all the credit for being the ideal time of year when it comes to gardening, but don't overlook fall. Fall offers ideal planting conditions, such as warm soil, mild temps, and ...

Bedding plants (think gaudy fuchsias, petunias, begonias, and lobelias, to name a few), have all fallen dramatically out of fashion. Whilst some think of them as classic, even kitsch, additions to ...

Opting for more unusual and often underrated bedding plants is a way of giving your garden long-lasting color and interest. In many cases, it's possible to choose repeat performers that will come back ...