Rudbeckia is the summer flower to brighten boring garden spots. Rudbeckias are known as a summer flower because their blooms are initiated only when days are long. For flower initiation Rudbeckias ...

Adding new plants to your garden doesn’t have to happen only in spring; it can take place all summer long. Enjoy your favorites such as peonies, lavender, black-eyed Susans, daisies, bee balm, ...

Some of the brightest and happiest of summer flowers are also the easiest to grow from seed. They are not shy to germinate, ...

View full sizeOrnamental peppers are amazingly beautiful and resilient in the summer flower garden. And, the colorful fruit they produce is edible -- although generally fiery hot. Top ornamental ...

A garden with edge borders filled with different kinds of red flowers - Jacky Parker Photography/Getty Images Have you wondered why hummingbird feeders are usually red? It's because red flowers often ...

Magnolias are generally known for their stunning blooms and large, glossy leaves, but there are many species with other ...

The biggest midsummer flower mistakes include getting water, light, and fertilizer needs incorrect. It's also important to shift needs as the weather changes such as excessive heat or drought. Don't ...

Coneflowers are a crowd pleaser thanks to their low care needs and long blooming season, but these other flowers carry many ...

My recent quest for hot summer colors in local nurseries proved to be more rewarding than I could have expected. I was greeted with a virtual feast of color. More new plant varieties arrive in ...

When high summer heat combines with lack of rain, plant growth can slow from its peak levels in spring and early summer. If/when that happens, remember that nutrition needs go down accordingly. Be ...