We've rounded up summer plants that can tolerate the heat and look gorgeous while doing it, keeping container gardens and ...

If you want long-lasting color without the constant upkeep, these easygoing perennials keep blooming with surprisingly little ...

A flower bed can look full and colorful in June, then fade fast by July in the heat. For those who want steady blooms without ...

From weigela to zinnias, these pink-flowering plants keep borders blooming from summer into autumn with months of colour and ...

Some people seem to have a natural knack for growing a good-looking summer yard – those head-turning homesteads currently firing on all-color cylinders (rain and hose-watering permitting). On the ...

We've compiled a list of our favorite summer annual and perennial flowers that require minimal care. For a summer garden ...

Brighten your garden with these 8 sensational summer flowers that thrive in containers! From fragrant geraniums to vibrant zinnias, these easy-care plants will fill your pots with color, attract ...

It’s also the perfect time to divide many common perennials to refresh their growth and provide you with more plants to fill ...

Spring is the season for fresh starts—and that includes your garden! Whether you're working with a sunny porch, a raised bed, ...

Most summer bulbs prefer good drainage, although calla, canna, crinum, spider lily (Hymenocallis) and some gingers are a few exceptions. Full to part sun (six hours or more of direct sun) is important ...

Editor's note: John P. Begeman retires this week after 13 years as the urban horticulture agent for the University of Arizona-Pima County Cooperative Extension. Next Sunday will be his final column.

Don't fight the heat. Plant perennials that soak up the sun.