Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way ...

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) has become one of the most popular garden perennials in recent decades. Its showy pink ...

There are so many things you can do with blooming lavender that makes the plant well worth the investment. You can move ...

Want to keep your zinnias looking great and flowering longer this summer? Try this easy gardening technique for more ...

There’s nothing more relaxing in summer and fall than venturing into the garden to harvest edible greens, herbs and flowers.

Mulch with 5-8cm of organic matter, keeping it clear of the trunk. Water deeply once or twice weekly, applying 30-50 litres ...

Sun-loving blanket flowers are a beloved native wildflower abuzz with butterflies and native bees. Flowering spring through ...

Discover the best summer flowers for July, from sunflowers to dahlias, to grow in your garden and use as cut flowers or to ...

Thai basil is a heat-tolerant herb that enjoys full sun. As it flowers, the blooms attract butterflies and bees, making it ...

Columbines are stunning flowering plants that come in a variety of bold, vibrant colors. Individual blooms last approximately ...

“Symptoms of hemlock poisoning include dilation of the pupils, weakening or slowing pulse, blue coloration around the mouth, ...

June, a friend and I strolled on the Lower Loop trail at Eaglecrest. Out in the meadows, we found the white flowers of ...