My Russian sages ( Perovskia —which by the way are not from Russia or in the sage family) were still sporting silver leaves and about half of their tall, arching sprays of teensy lavender flower ...

The UK is home to some pretty hardy robust weeds and sadly, some of these plants are so tough they can push up through the ...

If hummingbirds aren't coming to your yard, try planting this striking lavender lookalike around your garden. It's easy to ...

It may not feel like it outside, but now is the time to start switching over your annual plantings for the fall and winter ...

"Lavender marriages have been around for decades, originally as a way to keep a low profile — especially for people hiding ...

Plant immunity is the inherent or induced capacity of plants to withstand or ward off biological attack by pathogens. Molecules released from pathogens are recognised by plant cell surface ...

The glamorous, showy flowers of hibiscus are a joy in summer and autumn. Hazel Sillver looks which of these colourful, exotic plants to grow and how ...

Much has been written about the value of including asters in your garden as a late-season source of food for pollinators. For this reason, I have included several in mine. However, there is one that ...

Find out if chives are perennial plants that are hardy in your area or if you'll need to plant this herb again in spring.

Is your lavender plant turning yellow or failing to thrive? Learn how to save a dying lavender plant and restore it to health ...

Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive to be enjoyable and rewarding. With a little creativity and planning, you can create a ...