These flowers make great companion plants for zinnias. Both have bold colors and intriguing shapes and will attract ...

The ongoing love affair with coneflowers is only growing stronger with the introduction of so many new varieties. Native to ...

Heat can be intense in late summer, but some plants, like this beauty, are uniquely equipped to thrive in it - all while ...

Coneflowers are easy to grow from seed, but not all varieties will sow true and inherit their parents features. Choose from these budget-friendly options.

Design a garden filled with colorful wildflowers to attract butterflies and other pollinators from spring through fall. Grow ...

A wide variety of insects in midsummer can chew petals (and foliage), which include many species of beetles, grasshoppers, ...

Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you're picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, ...

Wondering if you've missed the boat on summer planting? Here are eight perennials that you can still plant in July.

Still waiting for tomatoes on your tomato plants, or are the ones you have not looking great? This week's column offers some ...

Shrub or landscape roses rarely require deadheading, but doing so may improve overall appearance and promote even more blooms throughout the summer. There is no need to deadhead old-fashioned roses as ...

Planting native flowers can help support birds, bees and butterflies around the DC region.

If you're new to gardening or simply want to take a break from high-maintenance plants, the following seven flowers are ...