Many kinds of perennial flowers can transform your space into a hummingbird haven and keep these feathered friends coming around. As a professional gardener, I try to choose plants that will bloom ...

Avoid deadheading these plants as they are vital nectar sources for hummingbirds ...

Hummingbirds appreciate having a variety of flowers from which to choose. This beautiful, warm weather bush produces orange, ...

Spring break is a time of year that I love to head to the family cabin about an hour north of home. I try to take some time off work while the kids and wife are out of school and piddle around in the ...

Perennial bushes are woody plants that return year after year. The term “bush” commonly refers to deciduous shrubs with full canopies that extend to the ground. Many perennial bushes produce a ...

Coreopsis is known for its non-fussy nature, and this pretty yellow-and-red bloom is sure to be a standout among the flowering perennials in your garden. Why we love it: Not only is this plant ...

Nurseries and garden centers are filled with plants waiting for a permanent home. When you are selecting all the “must-haves” for this year, why not think not only about color and size, but also about ...

Hummingbirds migrate north in the spring, and their arrival is eagerly anticipated by some gardeners. Certain plants, like cuphea, geraniums, impatiens, lantana, nicotiana, petunias, salvias, and ...

Every spring I make a list of the plants that hummingbirds visited the most the year before, and then my search at garden centers and nurseries begins in earnest. The plants I look for are the ones ...

Want to spend more time enjoying your garden and less time maintaining it? Discover low-maintenance shrubs and perennials that require less pruning, deadheading, and pest management to keep them ...

Hummingbirds are attracted to nectar-rich, brightly colored, tubular flowers like red buckeye. Salvia, beebalm, and coral honeysuckle are excellent plant choices for attracting hummingbirds. Many ...