Everyone's knee-jerk reaction for color-coding the flower arrangements for special events is red for Valentine's Day and white for funerals. While we're more than happy to get a bountiful bouquet of ...

While we're more than happy to get a bountiful bouquet of flowers from our valentine, very few of us take the time to think about why people arrange these aromatic flowers the way they do. Just a few ...

Turn your garden into a work of art. Your home's exterior color scheme and architectural style play a role in the colors you should choose for your garden. Consider using artistic principles like the ...

Severe freezes this winter have left our landscapes less attractive than usual as we begin to move into spring. Tropical plants that might otherwise be contributing foliage are brown or have been cut ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...

The flowers of any species are typically controlled by genes and are usually of a certain color: bog cranberry typically has pink flowers, starflowers are white, forget-me-nots are blue, and so on.

A plant common to Japan, Causonis japonica, is the first to show a newly discovered trait. Its flowers can change color depending on the stage of its maturation cycle, and then change back to its ...

Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives, while ...