This part of June is a good time to appreciate all the perennial flowers that bloom. Visit a local show garden, and you’ll be impressed with tall and spiky delphiniums, lush hosta plants and vibrant ...

Mixed planters are featured prominently at shopping malls and office buildings, and consumers place glorious mixed containers and baskets on their porches, patios and decks. Other than vibrant color, ...

The days are getting shorter, the air a little crisper, and suddenly those vibrant petunias that thrived in July are looking… ...

Container gardens are a great option for everybody. If you have limited space, say a patio or balcony, growing plants in pots gives you a gardening option you might not have otherwise. If you have a ...

The right grass in the right place. Ornamental grasses are suitable in almost any landscape setting. They combine well with garden plants—annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees; and they are fitting in ...

Known for their richly hued foliage—think bronze, plum, and amber—heucheras are the ultimate foliage filler for fall ...

For much of the year, ornamental grasses may be perhaps the most underappreciated plant choices for the landscape. You likely pass them unnoticed during spring and summer, when they quietly provide ...

Last week I discussed the many varieties of grasses that work well for tough, dry spots in full sun. But what about those of us who deal with poorly drained soils and/or shady areas? Options for ...

Who knew? That boring front lawn is related to thousands of plants so interesting and beautiful that they're giving flowers a run for their money. As a group, we call them ornamental grasses, and area ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • We have a neighborhood project where we plant ornamental grasses and other flowers in whiskey barrels. Is there anything we ...