Planting native flowers can help support birds, bees and butterflies around the DC region.

Pelargoniums and geraniums are from the same family, but they are often confused. However, geraniums are perennial plants ...

This vine will grow best in well-drained organic soils and produces the most blooms if planted in full sun. Crossvine can ...

Pete Seeger sings, “Where have all the flowers gone?” I may never know the answer, but I still love my nearly new mug. Even ...

The best time to plant sunflowers is in early spring after the risk of frost has passed. "In most areas, this would be around ...

Hummingbirds are picky about their hangout spots. According to pros, these are the most common gardening mistakes that keep ...

There are so many reasons to love a moon garden. There’s the unadulterated romance of white flowers, perhaps laden with heady ...

A pair of Pittsburgh area artists have brought some nature and seasonal colors to Blawnox Community Park as part of a mural ...

Fill your flower garden with colorful, nectar-rich plants that will attract butterflies and hummingbirds from summer into fall.

Hostas Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the ...

As the Mountain Gardener, I often hear folks asking for trees that grow fast. You want shade, privacy, and beauty, and you ...

One option is a plant called boltonia (Boltonia asteroides), also sometimes referred to as a white doll's daisy, false aster, ...