The following low-maintenance plants do best in full sun and make great options for areas of your garden that get an excess ...

Also known as sages, salvias will flower for extended periods and do well in hot, dry conditions. In the mint family ...

Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) is a warm-weather crop whose seeds should be planted now. As a member of the Hibiscus genus, you ...

We all have favourite colours, even though all colours are favourites in garden flowers and they all “go together” like ...

Sesame plants will thrive and give the best harvest of seeds when grown in the right levels of warmth. Plants need at least ...

Thyme is another herb that is well-suited for balcony life and ideal for more culinary-focused gardeners. This herb is used ...

After March coming in like a lion and going out like a lion across much of the country, those with green thumbs are longing ...

It's vacation time and while we all love to get away, it can bring up a little concern over our plants, and whether they will ...

Golden yellow, orange and red are the signature colours of autumn – but to make them truly shine, add striking pops of blue.

It’s easy to gloss over underrated plants when designing a yard, but as experts reveal, it’s both us and our gardens that are ...

Sunflowers, a symbol of sunshine, true to their name, flourish in full sun conditions. These bright yellow annuals have large ...

Plan now to use basic design principals to create a patriotic garden this summer, says MU Extension field horticulturist Gwen ...