"Marigolds are excellent for growing in small spaces, with French marigolds being the best variety as they are more compact. A single French marigold can thrive in a six-inch pot if space is very ...

This low-maintenance perennial comes in a stunning pink with ruffled blooms, and its tall, sturdy stems make it excellent for garden borders and containers.

Spring is the perfect time to give your garden a visual upgrade by incorporating attractive ground covers. Beyond their beauty, ground cover plants offer practical benefits, including choking out ...

When you don't want to fight with a traditional lawn, you may try to find clever alternatives to grass for a now-mow garden. Unfortunately, most suggestions tend to veer towards the plain, such as ...

If you want to keep your flower beds free from weeds, there are a few safe and natural weed control options you can choose from. Planting a ground cover to act as a living mulch is a prime example.

The region's snow cover was a mixed blessing, as it protected plant life from the cold while inviting trouble from deer, voles, and mold.