"Knowing your zone ensures you choose plants suited to your climate, reducing the risk of plant failure," notes Lydia. "It’s vital to successful gardening, as some plants can’t tolerate the ...

Thrift is among the reasons, as nurseries typically drop their prices at this time of year. Also, trees and shrubs you plant ...

Avoid calendula if you’re allergic to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Don’t use calendula if you’re pregnant or nursing — not enough is known to be sure it is safe. It is best ...

Sunflowers are superb but not always suited to every garden. Here are plenty of other options to introduce brilliant sunny ...

Our seven of the best fast-growing indoor plants will soon add a lush jungle look to your interior to give you that Insta aesthetic. Another thing they all have in common is that they have minimal ...

but why not step out of your comfort zone when it comes to making new plant choices? That’s particularly true if you’re in a new region with different growing conditions. Autumn is also the ...

A compact, dwarf, hardy annual with bright green foliage and large, cream to deep orange flowers from May to September. Excellent for container displays or the border edge ...

An attractive hardy annual with dark green foliage and fully double, brilliant orange flowers with burgundy-red petal tips. Excellent as a cut flower ...