In the fall when flowers are more scarce, pollinators will be especially happy to find these nectar- and pollen-rich flowers ...

Since we are already talking about a thorny living fence, I would be remiss not to mention hardy orange (Poncirus trifoliata), whose mature height ranges from six to 15 feet. In the spring, its ...

Even as summer starts to wane a little in August, there are still plenty of gorgeous and vibrant flowers you can add to your garden at this time of the year.

Crape Myrtle (Lagerstromia) In bush or tree form, crape myrtle is a show stopper with its panicles of crinkly flowers from mid-summer to fall. Blossoms come in white, pink, red, and purple, and the ...

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, ...

The beautiful, yet delicate-looking hardy fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) flowers grow on a deciduous shrub in zones 6 to 9. Their droopy appearance and trailing ability make them a great option for ...

I’ve pruned a lot of plants in my time as a gardener. Some I had to tackle from atop a wobbly ladder, and at least once I had to take shears with me in a cherry picker, to confront a rather ...

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 ...

A snip or two can kill the bush. Yes it’s a little persnickety, but it’s a showstopper when it blooms. Where: Organic Art, 260 N. Glassell, Orange, 714-289-0222, www.organicartplants.com.

Q. I bought a 5-gallon hummingbird bush full of flowers five years ago. I can't get it to flower again. B.H., A. Hamelia patens, aka firebush and hummingbird bush, blooms best with a lot of sun ...