Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

The staples of a summer garden aren’t what they used to be, according to grower Steve Murphy, of Kenner’s Sunrise Trading Co., a wholesaler to garden shops and contractors. “Vinca for the sun and ...

When you walk into a nursery or garden center this time of the year, it’s exhilarating — you look around at all of the flowers and feel that the possibilities are limitless. Visions of flowerbeds ...

As the heat of summer sets in, many plants take a break from flowering, but these stellar selections continue to bloom all season long. From annual bedding plants that just won’t quit, to reblooming ...

Spring bulbs, which are best planted in October, can be used in "meadowy" ways instead of the usual line-'em-up approach.

Grass can be lovely in your lawn, but when it gets into planting beds, it’s a weed—competing for space and nutrients with your flowers. While you can treat those trespassing grass blades with a ...

The annual flowerbeds on campus are switched out twice a year: in mid-May and mid-Sept. During the fall planting, BYU Grounds ...

The shrubs at this Park Cities home are tolerant of extreme weather conditions, both in summer and winter. The hedges and conical plants are boxwood varieties, while the tall ones in the other ...