December may not seem like an ideal time to start your garden. However, there is a gorgeous blue flower that will thrive in ...

When temperatures lock in at 90 degrees and above, we will do most anything to make it seem cooler. One option is to plant cool rather than warm colors in the garden. Perhaps these summer blues will ...

I know there isn't such a botanical category as "blue shade," that is, plants that add the color blue to shady spots in our gardens, but there should be. Everyone has shade, and blue is one of the ...

Editor’s note: Once a month OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. A great variety of blue-flowering perennials predominate ...

There's much more than meets the eye when it comes to summertime flowers: a bouquet of white hydrangeas might seem like the perfect summer hostess gift, but it turns out, the gesture has a ...

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 ...

The days are only getting warmer, which means one thing for those with green thumbs: It's time to start planning your summer gardens! If you're like The Pioneer Woman, you love filling your yard with ...

Could you tell me which perennials are the easiest to grow around here for a planting in late April? Are there any articles or books on this? A: You've got lots of good choices. If ease of growth ...

Picture tulips lining the walkway, fragrant sage in the garden, and rose bushes in the backyard that will continue to bloom year after year. Unlike annual flowers (plants that complete their life ...

Hydrangeas have specific pruning needs and those differ among different varieties. Here's how to know what type of hydrangea you have and when to cut it back for winter.

Grace Koehler has favorite plants, and favorite combinations of plants. The problem is she has a lot of favorites, so we narrowed down the list she presented at the recent Mid-Am Horticultural Trade ...

Summer is upon us and flowers are in full bloom. While Minnetrista may not be open as usual, we are welcoming many visitors each day to explore the outdoor grounds. Whether it be for a picnic, ...