I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself he’s the only one who can’t handle longer strolls). And now that the weather ...

Hellebores offer flower power when we, and early pollinators, most need them. Newer cultivars face the sky for a vivid display. Long-lasting once established, many come with beautiful notched or ...

Now that spring has passed and coastal Virginia is cloaked in summer heat, many plants have finished their yearly show of flowers. Attracting pollinators as well as the adoration of passersby, flowers ...

When we want to add color to the garden, most of us set our sights on flowers. But many leaf-forward plants can outlast and even outcompete those with colorful blossoms. For starters, foliage plants ...

Agapanthus plants grown in containers add an exotic touch to your flower garden. Then in winter, they make an attractive houseplant indoors.

Discover gorgeous low-maintenance perennials that deliver stunning blooms for long-lasting color and texture throughout the ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Back in July, I was one of the lucky ...