Not every plant will thrive in a window box on a south-facing facade or a sun-filled patio full of terracotta planters, but ...

Explore 20 of our favorite flowering, sun-loving shrubs that aren't hydrangeas. Here’s how to grow them in your garden. Bring ...

Hydrangeas are a Southern garden staple so universally loved that no one dares question even a single cluster of baby-blue blooms, even if they're merely there to flank your trash cans. If you're ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and the company may earn compensation through affiliate links within ...

Red flower clusters dangle from Dragon Wing begonia in this summer-proof pot. Dragon Wing begonias are heat-tolerant, vigorous growers thanks to their glossy leaves but do best in partial sun or shade ...

Plus, a trick to help all your plants weather dry spells.

Zinnias are pretty easy going, but there are some plants they just don't get along with ...

Liven up a porch or garden that doesn't get a lot of light with cascading plants for shade. They'll upgrade your space with ...

There are many different cultivars of Indian hawthorne. This particular variety is a great shrub for the southeast and is a good example of the larger cultivars, growing to about six to eight feet ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

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. This evergreen shrub ...