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August is not a time of the year when gardeners can rely on spectacular displays of color from their shrubs and trees. The ...

Keep your garden vibrant through the hottest months with these stunning, sun-loving blooms that thrive when others can't take ...

Colorado's summers may be short, but they don't have to be devoid of color. Grow any of these plants in your Colorado garden ...

Unlike their relative, the spring crocus, autumn crocus emerges with small purple blooms with yellow centers in fall. Plant autumn crocus bulbs in August for flowers the same year in fall; however, ...

Dahlias crave the sunshine and deserve a spotlight in hot spots — but there is another plant that will put on an August show ...

Many years ago, in Judy and John Wilson's garden at Chestnut Farm, West Beckham, I was shown a plant that would become very special to .

Many years ago, in Judy and John Wilson's garden at Chestnut Farm, West Beckham, I was shown a plant that would become very ...

Selecting other perennials that bloom in the summer and fall extends eye-catching color in the landscape. Chrysanthemums are ...

If your garden is lacking ground cover and you want to jazz it up, consider this colorful and fast-growing flower that is ...

As temperatures rise, some annuals slow down or stop flowering due to heat stall. They will recover as temperatures cool but ...