Perennials often benefit from fall planting, as the roots need time to establish before blooming in spring. This lovely ...

“New” doesn’t always mean improvement, but the new attention paid to the genus Heuchera, or coral bells, is an exciting improvement to foliar shapes and colors in the ornamental garden. I grow them in ...

“We’ve tested each of our 87 cultivars in the sun. Almost all survived this two-year period, but very few looked good enough to recommend planting them in full sun. Full shade to part shade is best.

I read your article ("Vanishing impatiens," Aug. 24) about impatiens downy mildew and was sad that they are not going to be around anymore. Because of this, I decided to switch to coleus this year. I ...

Looking for a versatile, easy to grow perennial with colorful foliage that will add season long color and interest to your garden? On your next trip to the garden center or greenhouse take a look at ...

There are some plants that are chosen simply for the impact the foliage has in the garden. Hostas are usually the example that comes to mind, especially for shady Pocono landscapes. There are, however ...

When the first heucheras with colored foliage hit the nursery shelves several years ago, no one had any idea it was the beginning of a heuchera revolution. Now, incredible numbers of new varieties are ...

It wasn't long ago I was hiking around Blue Ridge, Ga., and came across a few terrific looking heuchera or coral bells which to that point I had only seen for sale in garden centers. All heuchera ...

It wasn’t long ago I was hiking around Blue Ridge Georgia and came across a few terrific looking heuchera or coral bells which I had only seen previously for sale in garden centers. All heuchera ...

April’s explosion of annuals and perennials marked the beginning of the flower season. Silhouettes from the winter garden had disappeared, and the shady areas continued to deepen as new leaves filled ...