Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but pro gardeners have plenty of reasons for why you shouldn't plant crepe myrtles.

Not everyone is born with a green thumb, which is why it's important to have a garden that doesn't require much effort. These plants can grow quickly and will have your garden looking great in no time ...

So choose redbud trees over crepe myrtles and asters over chrysanthemums. Brake for robins and turtles and opossums. Turn off unnecessary outdoor lights to protect migrating birds. Keep pets ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - As people plan their Mother’s Day spending, florists are busy preparing for the seasonal rush, and more money is expected to be spent on flowers than anything else. French Peas ...

Buddlejas can also be deadheaded; by removing the spent flower heads, it encourages another crop of flowers in an effort to produce seed to ensure future generations. Herbaceous border phlox is a ...

Though they like sun and heat, marigolds thrive best with daily watering. Deadhead spent flowers. Removing flowers as they fade prompts more buds to form. Trim back the stems as needed.

Deadheading depends on how the plant reproduces. Snowdrops, bluebells, grape hyacinths (muscari), and squill will naturalize in your garden from their seeds, so deadheading their spent flowers will ...

Zinnias are mostly annuals (plants that complete their lifecycle in a year), popular because of the colourful, daisy-like flowers. There are a few perennial species, but they are generally not grown ...

Butterfly weed is one of the top three butterfly attracting plants in Oklahoma. The other two are New England Aster and purple coneflower. By Pat Neasbitt, Master Gardener May is such a busy month in ...