"Although January is late for planting many bulbs, with many popular types such as daffodils, tulips and crocuses ideally ...

Why settle for just a pretty view when your garden can offer a delicious snack, too? Edible landscaping is the perfect way to ...

Nasturtiums come in a variety of warm colors. Their petals add a spicy or peppery flavor to foods. You can find hibiscus flowers in a variety of colors. They can be a showy garnish as whole flowers or ...

Planning your garden can be a challenge when it comes to weighing both form and function, but you don’t have to choose between a flower garden and an edible one. You can get the best of both worlds by ...

It has been posited that April showers bring May flowers. Here in the tropics, however, we often experience flowers year-round. Spring does herald a new burst of life in our gardens, even in Hawaii, ...

Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Take a walk in your neighborhood and think about ...

With their abundant colors and diversity of shapes, flowers are a buoyant feast for the eyes, and often our noses as well, with their varied perfumes. But many flowers aren’t just pretty. They pack a ...

There are millions of plants on our planet, and inevitably, species from the same family end up looking alike. Wild plants aren't pre-labeled like produce found in a grocery store, and identifying ...

Yes, it's actually possible to create beautiful commercial landscapes that contain nothing but edible plants. For residential gardens, it's even easier. Here's a menu of great landscape plants that ...