Commonly called "pinks," colorful dianthus range from tiny to towering. Some even contribute a spicy aroma to your garden with their signature clove-like scent.

I have a large patio behind my house and I want to fill it with potted plants, but I don’t know the first thing about gardening. Any advice? Wow! A blank canvas and your personality. What a chance to ...

This past weekend I was in church and one of my pastor friends asked me an interesting question about mini roses. One of the characteristics of carnations is some of them look a lot like roses. He ...

If the plant world had its own version of This is Your Life, Ted Wilson would be a prime candidate. A keen plantsman, long-time conservationist and a founder of Project Crimson, Ted, 92, has a stellar ...

The Perennial Plant Association has selected Dianthus gratianopolitanus Firewitch’ (Feuerhexe’) as its 2006 Perennial Plant of the Year. Also known as a cheddar pink, the perennial dianthus is an ...