By August, one of the showiest plants of the late growing season will begin spreading its bright yellow glow across fields, meadows, landscapes and…

As spring gives way to summer, temperatures begin to rise to the point that shady nooks in the garden become the perfect places to…

Ahh, spring … when the sun shines and the flowers bloom — if you’re lucky! Improve your chances of having a beautiful yard, or…

Zinnias, petunias, marigolds, chrysanthemums — these are the plants often seen in sunny potted plantings during the warm months of the year, but is…

Ever been on a journey that never ended? Try venturing into a garden in Ireland. Whether enjoying the splendor of such lush public gardens…

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It is prime planting time for such popular spring-flowering bulbs as daffodils, crocuses and tulips, and as any garden expert will tell you, adding…

Zig zag tray by French Bull by Jackie Shapiro, $46 From The Ivy Cottage Set of three napkins, by Tag, $17 From The Ivy…

One sure thing about the heat of midsummer is that it can really take the life out of flowering annuals. Many plants in splendid…

Who says you can’t have firecrackers in North Carolina? If you are looking for a plant to light up the landscape with cracklin’ hot…