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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...