August is the perfect time to go shopping for next year's flowers - right in your flower bed. Save these seeds!

Echinacea (aka coneflower) is an easy-to-grow native perennial that'll brighten up your garden from mid-summer until early fall. They come in a few different shades, including purple, yellow, orange, ...

Speaking of ice — floral ice cubes are a garden party must. To make them, half-fill your tray with filtered water and freeze.

Flourishing flowers in a window box can add real curb appeal to a home. Consider these top picks for window boxes from House Digest's garden expert, Peg Aloi.

From thirsty geums to heat-hating hydrangeas, here’s how often you should hydrate these garden favourites to keep them ...

Give gardens that finished look with these low-growing border plants. Discover gorgeous perennials perfect for edging beds and defining space. Learn how to use these perennial border plants to add ...

Peel the garlic and mash to a paste with a tiny pinch of salt. (I do this in a pestle and mortar, but you could also crush it with the flat side of a knife blade.) Pour the vinegar over and leave for ...

The lawn between the sidewalk and road, called a hellstrip due to its seemingly inhospitable growing environment, can be cultivated if you select plants wisely.

Pruning flower and vegetable gardens in midsummer improves overall plant health and vigor. Maintenance pruning reduces ...

Instead of replanting annual vegetables every year, why not explore the world of edible perennials, writes Aileen Carroll, a.