The early spring, at least in the South, has everyone drooling for new plants. The supply chain from producer to garden center somehow pulled off a miracle and the supply has never looked better. The ...

Question: I am looking for a few durable, colorful plants to use in my flower beds. What can last through the summer with minimal care? Answer: Maintain the color with two of my go-to plants for ...

Although there are many mental health benefits to gardening, the hobby can also be taxing. After all, while choosing the right plants opens up the possibility of attracting helpful and lovely ...

The staples of a summer garden aren’t what they used to be, according to grower Steve Murphy, of Kenner’s Sunrise Trading Co., a wholesaler to garden shops and contractors. “Vinca for the sun and ...

Pentas are among the best annual summer color plants we can grow in Mississippi gardens and landscapes. Besides providing great color for us to enjoy, pentas are magnets for butterflies and ...

Flowers can be a challenge in our hot steamy Florida weather. We have already talked about salvia and portulaca in the past two weeks. Another good option is pentas. Pentas will last throughout the ...

Some of the warm-season bedding plants, such as coleus, impatiens, periwinkles, blue daze, pentas and begonias, are actually ...