Handsome, umbrella-shaped leaves are evergreen, developing after bees pollinate the flowers. Because they’re toxic to mammals, deer and rabbits usually steer clear . Lenten roses grow in Zones 4 ...

Why we love it: The showy, star-shaped flowers attract butterflies. The 411 on Phlox: Creeping phlox ( Phlox subulata ) also known as moss phlox, is a spreading ground cover.

The white dogwood ( Cornus florida) is perhaps the most well-known white flower tree. There are around 60 species of dogwoods ...

How to grow daylilies, a flower that comes in an amazing variety of colors, shapes and sizes Dan Gill, The Times-Picayune garden columnist Jun 12, 2014 ...

Many spectacular spring flowers grow from bulbs, and although they differ greatly in size, shape and color, they all share one characteristic: They must be planted in the fall. Gardening tips ...

Flowers don’t have all the power to enliven a landscape. Here are 4 trees and other plants that do well in the coastal region ...

When the flowers are young, the petals are held upright — giving the flowers a tulip-like appearance. As the flowers age, the petals tend to open up and lay down, creating a more saucer-shaped ...

Many gardeners and homeowners decorate their porches and patios with pots full of plants in summer, but springtime offers an opportunity to welcome the new season with container plantings created e… ...