It`s almost time for the annual autumn spectacle in North America. Nothing in Europe or the British Isles can match the flamboyant crimsons of our native tupelos, the bright and clear golds of our ...

I hesitate to say that anything in my garden is for-sure hardy this year. At this point, I just don't know; most of my perennials haven't shown any life yet. Plus, I sometimes forget what I've planted ...

Begonias are beautiful tropical plants perfect for growing in shade gardens or under a shady porch. Many gardeners love begonias for their gorgeous, brightly-colored blossoms in various hues, ...

Annual begonias are in magnificent color all over town. It's been a good growing year. However, another good begonia that is absent from many local gardens is the hardy Begonia grandis. And yes, it is ...

If there is a shady location in your landscape that needs some perking up, you may want to consider hardy begonias. Hardy begonia (Begonia grandis) is a herbaceous perennial that comes to life each ...

Where: Hardy begonia will grow best in rich well-drained soils in light, open, dappled, or deep shade. New growth is often slow to appear and often will not be robust until the summer temperatures ...

I have always been drawn to begonias. In Southern California, where I grew up, they were a landscape staple, and every public park had masses of them bedded out in grand displays. The most commonly ...

Q. Can come back each year? A couple of people in our community mentioned that their begonias came back each year. Do you think that is possible? I usually purchase some in quart containers and just ...

Tender or borderline hardy plants won’t appreciate being left outdoors in your flower beds all winter. Abandoning them to the elements risks certain death, but rather than lifting them to bring them ...