Pansies (and violas) are a great addition to the winter garden. They are cheerful, come in a kaleidoscope of colors, and bloom through the winter months when little else is flowering. Pansies are the ...

Viola x wittrockiana, more commonly known as Pansies, are short-lived perennial flowers. Originating back in the 1800s, the flowers come in a vast array of colors and are ideal for planters, hanging ...

Dear Master Gardener: What’s the difference between viola and pansy? How cold tolerant are they? Answer: There are about 500 species of annuals, perennials, and biennials in the Viola genus. All of ...

The summer annuals of verbena, coelus begonias, and impatiens and other flowers are fading out. September days are getting shorter and nights are getting cooler. The colorful flowers with the faces ...

As fall weather brings frosts, your annual flowers will start to fall victim to nighttime temperatures, wilting and turning brown. Some annual flowers are more tender than others. The petunias and ...

You’ve probably heard plants described as annuals and perennials in gardening. Knowing the difference between annual vs. perennial plants will help you understand how each type will behave in your ...

A garden is a work in progress, evolving with the seasons. In spring, the bright nodding heads of daffodils and elegant tulips appear. In summer, lavender, roses, and coneflowers take center stage. By ...

People everywhere love flowers. They liven up your yard with their pretty colors, add pleasant scents to landscapes, and attract essential pollinators like bees and butterflies. And when it comes to ...