As temperatures rise in early May, the cool-season bedding plants that have put on such a wonderful display over the last few months will begin to play out. But don’t despair. When cool-season ...

Perky portulaca brightens the garden with festive blooms all summer long. Diana Kirby creates inspirational designs for her landscaping firm, Diana's Designs, launched in 2007. For 16 years, she has ...

Weeding and watering are my two least favorite gardening activities, especially in summer. Thorough mulching takes care of the first issue, but reducing the second also requires choosing the right ...