My English-style flower garden had its moments of glory but was mostly a mishmash of one-off and failure-to-thrive plants. I wanted something simpler, cohesive, peaceful even; I found all that and ...

The colors may be alluring, but the plant spreads aggressively and should be killed off if it has taken hold in your yard.

The trumpet-shaped gladiolus is a tall, strong bloom, with the potential to grow up to 5 feet high. Its name is rooted in ...