I read your article ("Vanishing impatiens," Aug. 24) about impatiens downy mildew and was sad that they are not going to be around anymore. Because of this, I decided to switch to coleus this year. I ...

There are some plants that are chosen simply for the impact the foliage has in the garden. Hostas are usually the example that comes to mind, especially for shady Pocono landscapes. There are, however ...

IT’S NOT SURPRISING that Heucheras (coral bells) have become one of the most popular perennials in Northwest gardens. These hybrids of North American wildflowers are easy to grow; come in a dazzling ...

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. And if at first, you don’t succeed, keep banging your head on the wall until you make a big enough hold to drag yourself through ... As ...

I know for certain that all of my hosta plants will eventually re-emerge from their winter sleep at some point this spring. The only thing that might spoil the perfection of the furled-up leaves of ...