The color purple has long been associated with power and prominence, as “born to the purple” means born into royalty. And, in the U.K., “having a purple patch” means having a period of success. Here, ...

Just because you have a shady garden or backyard doesn't mean you can't quickly fill it with color. Purple is often associated with creativity and sophistication, so it's perfect for creating an ...

Whenever I’m planning a new garden, no matter what mood I’m trying to create, I always include some purple plants. I look for a variety of purple flowering plants including purple flowering bushes, ...

A super-cold-hardy dusty miller, a double-award-winning purple-blooming agapanthus, and a whole new type of succulent are among a slew of interesting new annual flowers debuting in the 2024 growing ...

How much success you have in gardening depends a lot on which plants you pick in the first place. Fussy, trouble-prone, and weak-growing species don’t do well even under the best of care. That’s why ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your ...

Does a dark and moody garden fit your style better than a bright, perky cottage or farmhouse garden? Then a mysterious and brooding gothic or “goth” garden may be the perfect solution for you.

I love the many small flowering trees that help brighten our landscapes through the spring season. When I see them bloom, I know that we are beginning to transition into warmer weather. Blooming now ...