Nothing catches the eye in a garden quite like a bright red flower, for humans and hummingbirds alike. And while perennials ...

Pentas offer bold blooms loved by beneficial insects and hummingbirds. ... That said, it's okay to plant them a bit closer if growing in containers.

May I suggest a mixture of dwarf red pentas, low-growing white flowered zinnias and blue spreading torenia. If you get it started now all should be in full bloom by the Fourth of July.

1. If you have a patio or deck, you may be considering adorning it with potted plants. The problem with containerized plants on concrete or wood surfaces is the stains that they create.

Then plant and keep the soil moist and add a slow-release fertilizer for color that could last well in to fall. Container gardens usually need periodic grooming to keep their shape and blooms. Q .

Blue daze (Evolvulus glomeratus) is a low-growing bedding plant that loves summer heat and sun. This pest-free plant has ...

You can grow fruits from outside your hardiness zone, provided you have a protected place to store containers during the winter months. Likewise, when unexpected spring freezes arrive, we can move ...