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 ...

I would like to incorporate ornamental grasses in several areas of my landscape. Could you recommend which varieties are adapted to our climate? Ornamental grasses can be used in borders, containers, ...

A GARDEN FAVORITE: Purple Fountaingrass is a favorite among gardeners. It is frequently used in container gardens and has a burgundy-red foliage. “July is hollyhocks and hammocks, fireworks and ...

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

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, ...

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

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 ...

The colors, lusters, and forms of ornamental grasses are an interesting addition to any garden. In an area where the more subtle nature of our background colors is an important consideration in garden ...

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 ...

Mums are some of the best fall flowers to put on display this season. Types of chrysanthemums that can enhance your Halloween ...

They catch the sunlight, sway and rustle in the breeze. In fall, ornamental grasses are in their glory as they turn shades of gold, bronze and ruby. You may pass the same way every day, suddenly ...

*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 ...