Some weather anomalies in summer or fall, such as a stretch of hot days or a heavy rain after a long dry spell, can make ...

Flowering shrubs are the secret weapon here. They show up reliably, deliver stunning displays, and keep working year after ...

Martha has yellow trout lilies planted in a bed by her chicken coops, with many more growing in the nearby woodland. Also nearby is a blooming primrose, a vibrant perennial that's known for its ...

Spirea ‘Goldmound’ There are many varieties of spirea, a full sun standout. Goldmound Spirea, Spirea japonica ‘Goldmound,’  often grown for its foliage, is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

Pansies bloom at Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School in May 2024. "I always try for a limited color scheme in my pots, but when it comes to pansies I have no self-control," Eagle columnist Anne ...

Right now, in mid-April, I count more than 10 species of plants in bloom, along with seven species of bulb plants, which are blooming by the hundred for me. Let’s start with trees and shrubs.

Spring-blooming trees and shrubs produce their flower buds on “old wood,” i.e. branches that grew new flower buds late last season. The buds overwinter, then open in spring.

Spicebush flowers in very early spring, with small sweet-scented blooms of greenish-yellow. Some early butterflies may visit these flowers, but the real draw comes later, when the leaves appear.

Woody perennials that bloom this time of year are dominated by a family of plants (Fabaceae) and the color of the flowers are nearly always yello. Acacias occur in tree, shrub, and ground cover forms.

Endless summer hydrangeas are a flowering shrub that can be a real centerpiece in your garden. Because their flowers will bloom from the spring right on through to fall, they are perfect for ...

Spring officially starts March 20, 2023, although meteorologists define spring as March, April, and May. However, signs of spring like flower blooms and warmer weather can show up even earlier ...