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Hot Colors for Hot Places

When summer temperatures start to soar, heat-loving annuals are at their best. These easy-care bloomers will keep your garden colorful ri...

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...

Mix it Up! 11 Cool Containers That Break the Rules

Think “the more the merrier” when you create your spring containers by mixing up annuals, perennials, tropicals, and houseplants. By Kare...

10 Tips for Container Garden Design

Design colorful, easy-care container gardens with these 10 top tips. By Justin Hancock 

Make Over Your Balcony

It's easy to add a casual, comfy country look to your balcony. We show you how in this before-and-after makeover. Written by Justin Hanco...

10 Plants Kids Can't Resist

Kids find plants fascinating. They sport fuzzy leaves, prickly spines, surprising scents, and flowers that do magical things. By Karen We...

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...

Hot New Plants for 2016 from Costa Farms

Every year we're excited to bring you new plants that have passed the tests of our research and development team. Here's a selection for ...

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...

Cool Container Gardens from the Costa Farms Team

Looking for ideas to create your own container gardens this season? Check out some of these ideas put together by the experts at Costa Fa...

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...

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

Beautiful Cool-Season Container Garden Ideas

Enjoy beautiful pots, even in cool, frosty weather, with these cool-season container garden ideas from our experts! By Justin Hancock

Landscape Design Tips from the Costa Farms Trial Garden

Want to make your yard more beautiful but don't know where to start? Dig into these landscape design tips shared by the gardening experts...

Easy Care Garden Ideas

You can enjoy a beautiful garden that's not a lot of work to care for! We've put together a series of beautiful, small-space gardens fill...

Purple Garden Ideas

Purple is wonderfully versatile: From light lavenders to rich, royal shades, purple flowers have a place in every garden. Check out these...

Hot New Flowers for 2014

Every year plant breeders release a host of brand-new plants. Here are some that caught our attention! By Justin Hancock

Hanging Baskets Ideas

Beautiful hanging baskets are an easy way to add style to your front porch, deck, balcony, or other outdoor space. Check out these ideas ...

15 Best Flowers for Summer

Plant these long-lived annual flowers that thrive in heat and humidity. By Katie Savannah Amos

Container Combo Ideas from Costa Farms

Create beautiful container combos with plants that look – and grow – well together. By Justin Hancock

Pink Garden Ideas

Pink is one of the most popular flower colors around. Planting an all-pink garden is one way to make combining colors easy. And there's m...