So, here’s how to protect your garden as much as possible now – and adapt it long term for the very real chance of droughts ...

Secateurs at the ready, experts share 5 plants to prune in July – from lavender to honeysuckle – plus all the summer pruning ...

Lavender adds a fragrant touch to your garden. Find out what signs your plants give to let you know it's ready to harvest for drying or displays.

This intriguing plant can be grown either as a houseplant, or a perennial if you live in zone 9 or warmer. Either way, it will reward you with stunning blooms.

It says “Mom-Mom’s Lavender Farm,” and an arrow points towards Cleveland Road in Fayette County. You pull into the driveway ...

Monarda, or wild bergamot, is a native plant that provides large lavender colored flowers from late June to August. It is also made into an herb tea.

If spring and early summer flew by before you could plant, or your garden simply isn’t looking its best right now, don’t give ...

Regardless of how heat-tolerant your perennials are, it's always a good idea to plant them in the early morning or evening during July—never during the warm afternoons. Also, make sure to water more ...

Yarrow, showy evening primrose, Russian sage and so many more flowering plants are perfectly happy in sunny, rocky landscapes ...

Extreme heat can make a sunny garden unbearable. Here’s why a shady garden could be a better option, and expert tips for how to plant it ...

Plenty of summer-blooming perennials enhance the visual appeal of a yard while emitting pleasant aromas. Think yellow ...

Learn what the best heat- and drought-tolerant perennials are to plant in and July for late season garden color.