When someone tells you a plant is a dwarf, it really doesn't tell you much. When it comes to trees or shrubs, the non-dwarf "normal" plant may grow 20 feet tall or more and the "dwarf" may grow to ...

Smart gardeners learn to think small. They do their homework, and they plant varieties that don’t grow any larger than the ...

For many gardeners, installing a rock garden with small-scale plants is the perfect solution to a major problem – lack of space. Not everyone wants the expense or work involved in caring for a large ...

Gardeners often spend a lot of time deciding where to plant perennials, considering things like color, shape, and texture. Knowing the mature height of your perennials is key to choosing the best ...

Container gardening makes growing your favorite plants easier, allowing you to move them around and manage their size. Begin ...

It used to be that everything came in “supersize” — from extra-large boxes of cereal to cars the size of whales to homes on half-acre lots, and more. Today, of course, it seems like everything is ...

For many of us, sunflowers are a rite of passage into gardening. I expect you might recall growing lofty sunflowers at school or with a family member, hopefully with some success, at least in memory.

I have space in my perennial beds and am thinking about growing some vegetables there this spring. The beds get plenty of sunlight. Any reason why I shouldn't? And is it OK to start my beans and peas ...

, what are some of the best particular perennial choices for central Pennsylvania? Try these 10 high-performing, easy-to-grow sun-lovers – arranged below by order of bloom. All can be planted ...

M.B.: Tall perennials need more discipline. Mark your calendar now to remind yourself to give crew cuts in May and June. Cutting back tall-growing perennials in late spring and early summer will give ...