In December, spring flowers are often the last thing on your mind. But despite the chill, many early bloomers can be started ...

Discover a selection of flowers to sow in December that will give you earlier blooms next year, along with expert sowing tips for all of the plants ...

Photo by Katie Finch Witch Hazel blooms and seed pods blanketed with the first snow of the season in November. Once our fall foliage is past peak, there is a sense of inevitability. Winter will soon ...

She's a Hollywood A-lister, with a mantelpiece groaning under the weight of awards. But Cate Blanchett has taken an unexpected diversion from her day job - to immerse herself in the world of the ...

With this requirement in mind, a team of Chinese scientists looked to the bistable seed-shooting pods of the impatiens plant. As long as the seeds in the pods are still immature and not ready for ...

Just because you have a shady garden or backyard doesn't mean you can't quickly fill it with color. Purple is often associated with creativity and sophistication, so it's perfect for creating an ...

Deadheading, the removal of spent blooms, encourages new growth and more flowers. Annuals like zinnias and marigolds benefit from frequent deadheading, while others like impatiens are self-deadheading ...

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A shady spot in a garden with a wood chair - Chiyacat/Getty Images Choosing the right plants for your shade garden can be tough, especially if you're a beginner gardener. And if you're hoping to break ...