Adding new plants to your garden doesn’t have to happen only in spring; it can take place all summer long. Enjoy your favorites such as peonies, lavender, black-eyed Susans, daisies, bee balm, ...

View full sizeOrnamental peppers are amazingly beautiful and resilient in the summer flower garden. And, the colorful fruit they produce is edible -- although generally fiery hot. Top ornamental ...

As the heat of summer sets in, many plants take a break from flowering, but these stellar selections continue to bloom all season long. From annual bedding plants that just won’t quit, to reblooming ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're planning out your garden and trying to maximize the seasons, it can be easy to get so focused ...

Butterflies land on pink and orange flowers planted in front of a home - Susan Lavender/Getty Images The butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds we nurture all spring and summer still need nourishment ...

The biggest midsummer flower mistakes include getting water, light, and fertilizer needs incorrect. It's also important to shift needs as the weather changes such as excessive heat or drought. Don't ...

My recent quest for hot summer colors in local nurseries proved to be more rewarding than I could have expected. I was greeted with a virtual feast of color. More new plant varieties arrive in ...

Generally, summer bulbs hit full stride in late summer, just when most annuals and perennials have done their thing, and our gardens began looking forlorn. Dahlias, cannas and tuberous begonias can be ...

As the melodies of Keith Urban’s “Long Hot Summer” fill the air, it’s time to ask ourselves: are we, and more importantly, our gardens ready for the heat? Summer is upon us and as temperatures rise, ...