For lush garden color and vibrant blooms all spring long, you'll want to add plants that flower during the heat of summer and into autumn. It's not hard to achieve, but planning is essential. Here's ...

A squeeze test to feel the soil is one of the best ways to tell if it's ready for planting. Slightly warmer soil that's springy and falls apart is a sign that it's set for seeds. Good early spring ...

Following a harsh winter, a warming trend in South Carolina is creating ideal conditions for spring gardening. The Farmer's Almanac predicts a warmer-than-normal spring for the South, with mild ...

Don't hesitate to mix things up with different types of flowering plants. Start seeds early indoors or interplant with spring flowering plants. Add plants with extended and varied bloom windows. For ...