Impatiens’ easy-care nature, season-long bloom and shade tolerance made it one of the most popular garden annuals. The ...

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Impatiens’ easy-care nature, season-long bloom and shade tolerance made it one of the most popular garden annuals. The ...

This column often espouses the use of native plants, which are typically, but not always, perennial. That means they bloom for a certain period of time in the warmer months, whither back and then ...

Impatiens is such a common plant for shade that some gardeners gag at the very mention of this ubiquitous plant. Not so fast! That's just bedding impatiens; there is a whole exciting world of species ...

Most plants regarded as annuals in four-season regions are actually tender perennials from the tropics that can’t withstand frosts and freezes. Popular tender perennials grown as annuals include ...

The growing season got off to a rollicking start. Blossoms were bursting, color was pulsating, and everyone craves more of the same. But if you want the beat to go on, consider calling in ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your dream garden! Believe it or not, numerous flowers actually thrive in the ...

You’ve probably heard plants described as annuals and perennials in gardening. Knowing the difference between annual vs. perennial plants will help you understand how each type will behave in your ...