Water Lilies for Cool Summer Beauty | From the Archive · This article first appeared in the August 1960 issue of Horticulture magazine — we're sharing it as part of our project…
I kind of want a bumper sticker that says I Brake for Penstemons. Because honestly, if there are penstemons growing beside a trail or in someone's garden, I have to stop and look.…
Centennial Ruby Hydrangea Marks Monrovia's 100th Year · Released to celebrate Monrovia's 100th year in business, Centennial Ruby hydrangea really stands out with its unusually…
The Ultimate Guide to Gardening for Pollinators · When it comes to supporting your local ecosystem, giving pollinators food and shelter is a fantastic place to start.…
'King Henry' Viola Is a Perfect Companion for Spring-Blooming Bulbs · 'King Henry' viola (Viola cornuta 'King Henry') is a petite perennial violet with fragrant dark purple flowers that…
Uncommon Herbs to Grow at Home · For a lot of us, when we think culinary herbs, we think Mediterranean — basil, mint, oregano, thyme, sage, rosemary,…
Coralberry Is a Shrub for Bird-Friendly, Naturalistic Gardens · Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) is a deciduous shrub native to a big chunk of eastern North America, and it's a…
Dwarf Hinoki Cypress Are Easy Conifers With Great Texture · Dwarf hinoki cypresses (Chamaecyparis obtusacultivars) are those quiet heroes of the garden — they play a solid…
If you're putting together a bird garden, rain garden, or woodland edge, American cranberrybush (Viburnum opulusvar.americanum) deserves a spot on your list. This northern native shrub gives you…
Plant Sheffield Pink Mum for Repeat Fall Performance · Sheffield Pink mum is a tried-and-true classic — it's the one so many gardeners reach for when they want a hardy mum…
'Minnow' Miniature Daffodil Fills Spring Gardens with Fragrance · 'Minnow' miniature daffodil stands just eight inches tall, which makes it super easy to tuck right at the front of your…
'Autumn Brilliance' serviceberry is a hybrid of two small trees native to eastern North America, and it really stands out from other serviceberries thanks to its knockout fall foliage color, larger…
Plant 'Herbstsonne' Coneflower for Its Height and Long-Lasting Bloom · 'Herbstsonne' coneflower (Rudbeckia 'Herbstsonne') is one of those plants that just commands attention — a big, bold…
El Niño Desert Orchid Thrives Despite Heat and Drought · El Niño desert orchid (Chitalpa 'NCXC1') is one of those plants that just doesn't quit. It's a fast-growing shrub that…
Let's face it — conserving water in the garden is becoming a real challenge across more and more of the United States. Places like California, the Southwest, and Texas have always been dry, but now…
'Pincushion' Allium Stands Strong With Sturdy Foliage and Flower Stems · 'Pincushion' allium is the kind of plant that just sits up straight and looks sharp — it's got these straight, sturdy…
Ferns Are Forever: Recommendations from Horticulture 1904 · Back in December 1904, the very first issues of Horticulture hit the presses, with five issues rolling out that month…
Grow Blueberries and Their Relatives to Benefit the Garden and Your Health · Isn't it wild how the simple stuff we loved as kids ends up opening up entire worlds of meaning as we get older? Take…
'Blue Mouse Ears' Hosta: A Beloved Miniature with Slug-Resistant Leaves · 'Blue Mouse Ears' hosta is just ridiculously cute — but don't let that petite size fool you, this little trooper is…
'Italian White' Sunflower Offers a Twist on the Summer Classic · With its branched stems just covered in pale, relatively small blooms, the heirloom 'Italian White' sunflower is…
Sweet Talk Deep Pink Cuphea: a Heat-Loving Annual to Use in Containers · Sweet Talk Deep Pink cuphea is one of those easy-care annuals that just thrives in sun and heat. Its quirky pink…
New Magnolias Offer Better Hardiness and Manageable Size · Magnolias remain one of the most beloved ornamental trees out there. This versatile genus is famous for the deciduous…
'Cheyenne Spirit' coneflower is a seed-grown variety that gives you large, bright flowers in a whole range of warm colors, bringing pollinators to your garden all summer long.…
Juiced Orange Jessamine Attracts Hummingbirds to the Garden · Juiced Orange jessamine is a semi-evergreen shrub that blooms from spring right into summer. Its bright yellow flowers…
Is there a more versatile tree than crabapples (Malus)? These ornamental wonders are some of the most popular garden trees out there, delivering multi-season interest in all shapes and sizes.
Shirley poppies are charming annuals that bloom in spring and early summer. They have round flowers with petals that look like delicate crepe paper. Cultivars come in all shades of red, white, and…
How to Combine Sedges with Garden Perennials · Sedges have seriously been having a moment these past few years. Articles in The Washington Post (2017), Horticulture…
Snowdrops: The Late-Winter Bulb with a Following Called Galanthophiles · One of the first reassuring signs that green, flowering life is actually coming back after the depths of winter? Those…
Pearls of Perfume Mock Orange Offers Lengthy and Fragrant Bloom · Pearls of Perfume is a hybrid mock orange (Philadelphus) that just keeps blooming from spring right through fall, with…
Growing Eastern Arborvitae, Plus Exciting New Varieties · Eastern arborvitae, or Thuja occidentalis, are garden favorites for good reason — those evergreen leaves bring color…
The 2025 Hosta of the Year: Skywriter · The American Hosta Growers Association (AHGA) is a group of pros who specialize in hostas. Their ranks include…
LittleOne Blue Holly Fits Foundation Plantings · While other female blue hollies (Ilex x meserveae) can get pretty big, the truly dwarf cultivar LittleOne maxes out at…
Use Shear Genius Cotoneaster for Garden Structure · Those tiny, lively light-green leaves create such an irresistible texture on this tidy cotoneaster — discovered by the…
Blight-Resistant Boxwood Varieties to Consider for the Garden · Boxwood blight has been spreading like crazy, forcing so many of us to rip out infected boxwoods (Buxus) and search for…
Red Sky Holly Has Some Advantages Over Sky Pencil Holly · If you love the look of the classic 'Sky Pencil' holly, you're going to want to meet Red Sky — an upright, narrow…
Garden Shrubs to Plant Instead of Boxwood · If someone asked me what shrub to plant for garden structure, I'd probably say boxwood (Buxus) — and I wouldn't be…