We have long "summers" in the South that can start in mid-spring. "Summer annuals" are often planted in April, and by late summer, they are looking a bit frazzled. Your marigolds and zinnias are leggy ...

Perennials, which return for many years, have a valuable place in the garden, providing years of reliable performance and pollinator support. But most perennials bloom for only a few weeks and take ...

WASHINGTON — As we get closer to summer, we are sharing a few last-minute gardening tips. Today's topic: what you need to know about planting annuals. "Annuals are beautiful flowers that are going to ...

Imagine starting a new garden from scratch every single year? Maybe it sounds like extra work to some, but to many gardeners, it’s an exciting opportunity to create something totally new! That’s one ...

This is the weekend when Harrisburg’s weather history says it’s “safe” to plant the summer annual flowers and summer vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and beans. Mother’s Day weekend ...

There are a few more plants that are still to bloom in November, like witch hazel shrubs. As for vegetables, Anderson says ...

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in partnership with I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association, invites producers, agronomists and forage enthusiasts to attend the ...

First, it's important to think ahead. By making good choices early in the summer, you'll have a better chance for summer-long blossoms. These long-blooming annuals are some of the best for Southern ...