As temperatures rise in early May, cool season bedding plants that have put on such a wonderful display the last few months begin to play out. Even now you should be noticing the gradual, but ...

Opting for more unusual and often underrated bedding plants is a way of giving your garden long-lasting color and interest. In many cases, it's possible to choose repeat performers that will come back ...

Bedding plants are a short-term investment for your garden, offering a vibrant display of seasonal flowers during the warmer months. These fast-growing plants make for a stunning addition to any ...

Bedding plants (think gaudy fuchsias, petunias, begonias, and lobelias, to name a few), have all fallen dramatically out of fashion. Whilst some think of them as classic, even kitsch, additions to ...

Avid gardeners will know there's nothing more disheartening than planting summer bedding, only to find that it's become a midnight snack for slugs. These pests love damp, shady spots – and tender new ...

As the summer sun begins to fade, crisp, cool autumn days are once again upon us. The changing of the seasons brings with it an opportunity for change and new growth in the garden, making room for an ...

Bedding plants are a way to temporarily decorate your garden with seasonal flowers. You can grow bedding plants from seeds or purchase them already grown in pots ready for planting. But when do you ...

Our gardens look gray and dreary these days, and nursery and bedding plants are in short supply at many retailers. Luckily, many garden centers have a colorful display of seed packets tucked away ...