Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

If you replace thirsty patches of your lawn with water-saving flower beds this spring, the San Antonio Water System will help you pay for it. Starting March 1 and through April 30, SAWS customers can ...

The staples of a summer garden aren’t what they used to be, according to grower Steve Murphy, of Kenner’s Sunrise Trading Co., a wholesaler to garden shops and contractors. “Vinca for the sun and ...

When it comes to flower gardening, thoughtful planning, carefully considered plant choices and well-prepared garden beds will produce the best results. Many a gardener’s enthusiastic spring efforts ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're planning out your garden and trying to maximize the seasons, it can be easy to get so focused ...

When high summer heat combines with lack of rain, plant growth can slow from its peak levels in spring and early summer. If/when that happens, remember that nutrition needs go down accordingly. Be ...

It seems ages since flower beds have looked so good at this time of year. Over many years, we’ve come to expect not much from the dog days of August. The welcome surprise has been warm summer days and ...

The shrubs at this Park Cities home are tolerant of extreme weather conditions, both in summer and winter. The hedges and conical plants are boxwood varieties, while the tall ones in the other ...

When you walk into a nursery or garden center this time of the year, it’s exhilarating — you look around at all of the flowers and feel that the possibilities are limitless. Visions of flowerbeds ...