It may not feel like it outside, but now is the time to start switching over your annual plantings for the fall and winter ...

You know fall has arrived when you start seeing potted Chrysanthemums in garden centers. Chrysanthemums, better known as mums ...

The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson trialed more than 225 varieties of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs ...

but makes a stunning annual for foliage in sun and shade. It is consistently one of the most asked-about plants in my garden, where I grow it in my east-facing border and full shade containers ...

Many popular herbs are annual plants that survive just one season. Others are perennials, which live and are productive for ...

While I love pretty pastels, darker plants in burgundy tones have always intrigued me. They channel a glamorous, gothic ...

Find out if chives are perennial plants that are hardy in your area or if you'll need to plant this herb again in spring.

Some herbs can tolerate shade, including ... it comes time to pull up the annuals next year. Herbs usually aren’t heavy feeders, particularly when grown in containers with enriched potting ...

Incorporating a mix of annuals and perennials ... Adding shade with an umbrella or a pergola can make the seating area more ...

One unique thing about these trials is that plants are grown in landscape beds instead of rows, which offers a botanic garden ...

Tip: If you have a lot of containers full of last summer’s potting soil ... moist soil rich in organic matter to perform best ...