When the weather turns cool, my mind starts moving in another direction – toward my flowers. I make mental notes while driving to and from work. I look at other gardens as I walk our dog Max through ...

In Teresa O’Connor’s flower garden in Boise, Idaho, one can find a variety of brilliant flowers, including aromatic English lavenders, bright pink apothecary roses and a sunburst of calendulas. These ...

Q: What type of shrub is in the photo? We’d like to trim it. Any suggestions? — Ken and Jenny Rustad. A: The red-flowered shrub is weigela, probably the popular cultivar Red Prince. There are various ...