While most plants need at least six hours of sun to thrive, too much sun, especially in combination with higher-than-normal ...

High Desert summers require specific gardening techniques due to extreme heat. Try growing these heat-tolerant plants this summer.

Fresh water is essential for birds to cool down through bathing and drinking. Place shallow bird baths in shaded areas and ...

Begonias, pentas, geraniums, marigolds, cosmos, and primroses are some of the 16 annual flowers that can still bloom in ...

If you have noticed ragged, irregular holes in your hostas or other broad-leaf garden plants, you may be dealing with garden ...

Perennial plants are the perfect addition to a low-maintenance garden because they come back every year. Consider these types ...

A summer vacation can be beneficial for our houseplants provided that we pay attention to some abiotic (nonliving) factors.

Discover a variety of fast-growing, spreading perennials and learn how to care for them in your garden. Explore tips and ...

Like dill, annual marigolds, especially French marigolds, are often grown as companion plants in food gardens to attract beneficial insects and keep pests at bay. Not only do these plants appeal to ...

These flowers will thrive in sunny gardens and will come back year after year with bright, colorful, easy-to-care-for blooms.

With warm soil and just-warming air temperatures, June is the perfect time to get these annuals, herbs, and vegetables into ...

One of the most common questions we receive from Johnson County residents when they receive their free soil test is what to ...