•Most azaleas are in full bloom now. If yours have wayward branches that require pruning or you want to bring down the height, now's the time to do it. You'll get the bonus of blooms that will last a ...

Summer is the best time to prune and shape up your lavender. But, don't worry: It's still helpful to clean up and protect ...

Few flowers give such good return as lavender. The edible flowers, which look and smell beautiful in bloom, can be cooked into intriguing desserts and main dishes. The plant itself, be it green or ...

Lavender growing in pots along a path - Westend61/Getty Images Can't get enough lavender? Since lavender (Lavandula spp.) is a perennial, you may be thinking about dividing it, as you would other ...

If you're looking for some easy-care perennials that will fill your garden with glorious color, take a look at these ...

I’m always interested in unexpected ideas for cooking with the herbs and flowers in my garden. If you’ve kept up with my column over the years, you’ve seen recipes such as mint pesto, lemon balm ...

The optimal indoor temperature for overwintering lavender plants is between 60°F and 70°F during the day and at least 10 degrees cooler at night. It's also important to provide your plant with good ...

If you live in a place with harsh winters, you can still enjoy fresh herbs all winter. This herb makes a perfect companion to ...

I created a long bed for flowers that is 6 feet wide I would like to plant mostly perennial flowers. Could you give me suggestions of flower varieties so I can have color from spring through fall? If ...

Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and native plant seeds that benefit from cold stratification, like milkweed and bee balm. However, fall planting is not recommended for certain ...