These Iconic Plants Are Suited To Our Climate, Making Them Perfectly At Home Here.

Lavender's purple-hued flowers smell divine and are a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects ...

If typical front door decorations feel a little plastic or inauthentic, try dried lavender. Adding a touch of color from the ...

Roses pair beautifully with a wide range of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and vines. Some rose companions provide contrasting ...

Lavender is not native to Sonoma County but is well-suited to our climate, requiring little water and attracting bees. Deer ...

Hibiscuses are best planted in late spring or early summer when the weather is warm and settled. Hibiscuses planted early in ...

While you wait to see if your new lavender plants are going to survive, she advises, "...make sure the soil is moist, but never soggy, until the plant is well-established." In the meantime, get up to ...

Spring is finally here, and along with the season's warmer weather, its blooming flowers are sure to brighten your day after a long, cold winter. Luckily, Connecticut has plenty of parks, gardens and ...

Simple plants and flowers can make a huge difference “Evergreens provide year-round structure and privacy, making them a great investment," said Robin. "Lavender and rosemary add colour and fragrance ...

If you’re too nervous to start heavy pruning, you can try deadheading first to get a feel of where to make deeper cuts.” How to prune English lavender: Lavandula angustifolia, or English ...