Do you know the difference between an annual, biennial and perennial plant? If not, here's everything you need to know.

Dahlias are growing quickly, and it's not long before we see a plentiful supply of colourful flowers in the garden.

With warm soil and just-warming air temperatures, June is the perfect time to get these annuals, herbs, and vegetables into ...

The Otautau chrysanthemum and dahlia grower, who shared his enthusiasm for all growing things at the Catlins Horticultural Society autumn flower show on Saturday, was all for giving away the ...

By far the most common reason for some hydrangeas to not flower is pruning at the wrong time of year. Here's what else to ...

Members of the Aster and Symphyotrichum genera are long-beloved plants with a wide range of nativity across North America.

Discover a variety of fast-growing, spreading perennials and learn how to care for them in your garden. Explore tips and ...

Since crape myrtles flower in summer, it’s usually wise to keep your pruners stowed away until these plants enter a state of dormancy in winter. Pruning in summer can delay blooming and make crape ...

Don’t let midsummer be the only explosion of color in your garden. These late summer flowers will bring variety and a rainbow of hues to any garden bed.

Florals underfoot can be a fantastic way of adding interest on an often-forgotten surface, while keeping walls and décor ...

People have been celebrating the summer solstice with elaborate rituals since prehistoric times. But humans aren’t the only ...