Flossflower, or Ageratum spp., is one of those plants that really does punch above its weight. With their fluffy pom-pom blooms in lilac and blue, they flower from July right through to the first ...

If you picture a tropical flower, there's a good chance hibiscus comes to mind. While tropical hibiscus is known for being easily traumatized by frost and excessive heat, hardy hibiscus (a cousin to ...

In the past, annuals were categorized as hardy, half-hardy and tender. Hardy annuals can withstand a frost. These include pansies, peas, kale and cabbage. Half-hardy annuals can withstand cool night ...

Farmers who want to maximize their profits and productivity come spring would do well to add winter sowing to their routine. This seed-starting method is great for hardy annuals and perennials that ...

Plant-filled trucks are pulling into garden centers, and catalog companies have begun shipping their bare-root plants. It seems the 2026 planting season has arrived … or has it? Just because the ...

Now that we’ve officially arrived at spring (calendar-wise, anyway), it’s time to get busy planting the 2025 landscape. This milestone doesn’t mean you can plant whatever you want whenever you want, ...