An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...
Here are the winners for 2026. Year of the Ficus. Ficusses are quite common houseplants. The edible fig is also part of the Ficus family. The key to growing healthy indoor Ficus is to give plants as ...
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Winning perennials for this year's gardens

The 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is Blackhawks big bluestem, a cultivar of one of the dominant grasses of the North American tallgrass prairies.
Kit Sullivan turned her hobby garden into a colorful oasis full of pass-along plants.
All week, we’re revisiting the most popular stories of 2025, including this one from July. A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers ...
Often dismissed as fussy, variegated plants are one of the quickest ways to add light and structure — especially in shade ...
I love reminding gardeners that flowers aren’t the only way to add color to the landscape. Some of the most dependable color ...
The city of Sanibel’s Natural Resources Department reported that when people think of Florida, they often think of palm trees ...
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Low-maintenance impatiens thrive in sun and shade

Impatiens’ easy-care nature, season-long bloom, and shade tolerance made it one of the most popular garden annuals.
I love reminding gardeners that flowers aren’t the only way to add color to the landscape. Some of the most dependable color comes from plants with bold, beautiful foliage.
Even small spaces have big potential when it comes to gardening. Grow berries in containers on your patio or balcony for ...