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Give Your Garden an Edge
Edge your beds, borders, and walkways with gorgeous flowers that will frame your yard with color. By Doug Jimerson
We are Passionate about Plants and the Planet
Green = looking for sustainable and scalable operating methods while being keenly aware of the impact we make, not just on those who purc...
Colorful Annual Classics
Gardening is a lot like cooking. For best results you need just the right combination of basic ingredients (classic colorful annuals!) to...
Lay Down a Carpet of Color
Get easy, full-flower coverage in gardens, patios, and containers with Drop and Grow® plants. By Karen Weir-Jimerson
Small Plants for Small Spaces
You don’t need a huge yard to have a great garden. Even the tiniest plot or balcony has enough space to grow a wide variety of colorful ...
Dress Up The Edges of Your Yard
Adding a garden along the front or edge of your yard marks the boundary in a beautiful way. By Karen Weir-Jimerson
The 12 Best Silver Plants for Your Yard
Add a dose of drama to your landscape with silvery plants. They look good with everything and are easy to grow. Here are some of the best...
12 Beautiful Annuals You’ll Love for Their Leaves
Get an upscale look in your plantings this season with beautiful annuals you’ll love for their leaves. By Justin Hancock
Beautify Your Favorite Spaces with Beautiful Tropical Plants
Beautiful tropical plants are ideal for adding color and interest to your favorite spaces. See some of my favorite ways to decorate with ...
Design Ideas for a Shaded Backyard
Have a shaded yard? Don’t worry! You can still enjoy plenty of color and interest. Get ideas from this lovely backyard. By Justin Hancock
Before-and-After Patio Makeover Ideas
With just a few plants and decorative elements, it’s easy to transform your favorite patio space into a lush sanctuary. We’ll show you ho...
10 Perennials for Late-Summer and Fall Color
Keep the color show going in your backyard right up until frost. Here’s a peek at 10 of our favorite late-season bloomers. By Doug Jimerson
10 Perennials That Add Colorful Style to Decks
Turn a drab deck or patio into a festival of flowers with containers packed with easy-care perennials. It’s a snap to mix and match diffe...
11 Easy Colorful Container Garden Ideas
Cultivate your artistic side by mixing and matching colorful annuals, perennials, and tropical plants in containers. By Doug Jimerson
12 Annual Flowers That Can Take the Cold
Add months to your gardening season by planting cool-weather annuals in the early spring (or fall) when temperatures are too chilly for m...
Porchscaping: Tropical Style
You don’t have to live in the tropics to enjoy the look and feel of equatorial elegance on your own front porch. You just need the right ...
Porchscaping: French Country
French country is a casual front-porch style that encourages a mix of plants, flowers, fabrics, and time-loved vintage furnishings. By Ka...
Design Ideas for Fall Containers and Gardens
Just because the calendar says its fall doesn’t mean you have to stop gardening. Here are some planting ideas we found on a recent trip t...
Yellow Garden Ideas
Yellow adds cheer and bold color to any planting. If you'd like to infuse your yard with the color of the sun, check out these small-spac...
Create an Enchanting Entry
First impressions count! That's why it's a good idea to dress your front entry with colorful plants and accents that welcome family and f...
Easy Perennials for Shade
Think you can’t have a colorful yard because you have shade? Think again! These perennials all thrive without full sun. By Justin Hancock
Top Plants to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
If you want to attract beautiful butterflies to your yard, start with these nectar-rich flowers. By Katie Savannah Amos
Create a Carpet of Color in Your Yard with Groundcovers
Plant easy-care groundcovers in your landscape to add low-maintenance color to your yard. Here are some of our favorites.
10 Smart Tips for a Colorful Garden
Employ these ten easy tips in your yard to ensure lots of bold, beautiful color. By Doug Jimerson and Karen Weir-Jimerson