June is often called the “gateway to the summer” in the South as the season begins officially on the calendar —June 21, 2025.

Don't settle for ordinary shrubs when deciding what to plant in your yard. These new and improved cultivars are a step above ...

If you're growing from seed, marigolds are probably the fastest-growing flowers you can find, says Laura Irish-Hanson, a ...

• Bat guano (bat droppings) has long been valued as a powerful natural fertiliser. Rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, it boosts leaf growth and strengthens plants. Favoured by Victorian ...

Nasturtiums: Those bold orange, yellow or red petals have a watercress-like peppery kick, and both the leaves and flowers can be eaten. If you grow herbs like rosemary, thyme, or chives, their flowers ...

If the top sides of the leaves are turning black, it means you have a sucking insect dining on your spring bloomer, and it ...

The plant does offer you the potential of incredible hanging baskets whether you buy already made or develop on your own.

IF you often struggle to keep your houseplants alive (don’t worry, we do too), then you’ve come to the right place. There’s nothing worse than someone giving you a houseplant and just days later, ...

By MICKEY RATHBUN For the Valley Advocate John Smith likes it when people stop outside his house, a lovely Carpenter Gothic ...

Learn how to deadhead hydrangeas with this comprehensive guide. Discover the benefits of deadheading, the appropriate timing, ...

There’s a traffic jam in the driveway — great plants freshly home from the garden center, all awaiting a chance to prove ...

Anthuriums are ideal for minimalist or modern themes Heliconias and bird of paradise adds a bold, sculptural element in home ...