The world of flowers that start with H is vibrant, colorful, and full of surprises! Familiar blooms like hibiscus, hyacinth, and honeysuckle, each belonging to a distinct genus of plants, are just ...

Although not a true lily, the day lily is a member of the lily family. Its botanical name, Hemerocallis, is derived from two Greek words meaning "day" and "beauty" and refers to the fact that day lily ...

While we're more than happy to get a bountiful bouquet of flowers from our valentine, very few of us take the time to think about why people arrange these aromatic flowers the way they do. Just a few ...

The flowers of any species are typically controlled by genes and are usually of a certain color: bog cranberry typically has pink flowers, starflowers are white, forget-me-nots are blue, and so on.

Although many areas need rain, this has been a tremendous fall for gardening. Extended weeks of frost-free weather have given us more time to enjoy the autumn beauty of our perennial gardens. The most ...

Mother Nature always has a few tricks up her sleeve, and one of those which has charmed me for years is the magic of color-changing flowers. I’m not talking about flowers like hydrangeas, whose flower ...

The planting of cool-season bedding plants is in full swing. They will provide color in the fall, through the winter and in a grand display in spring. Cool-season bedding plants enjoy mild to chilly ...