Cane-type begonias have been enjoying a renewed popularity over the last few years, and that should come as no surprise to any gardener lucky enough to find one at his or her local nursery. For those ...

Because of the downy mildew plague, horticulturalists admonish us not to plant garden impatiens this year. If your impatiens unaccountably collapsed and died last season, the disease is most likely in ...

In spring garden centers stock a tempting variety of brightly colored tuberous begonias that are hard to resist. Gardeners have a tremendous choice of flower color in shades of orange, pink, yellow, ...

What’s new for 2015? I noted a few interesting trends — some new, some not — among this year’s several hundred “miracle” introductions. Hydrangeas remain hot. L.A. Dreamin’ breaks the mold by blending ...

There are many different types of begonias for gardeners to choose from and each of them can be overwintered in a slightly different way. Depending upon the type of begonias you wish to overwinter, ...

Begonias are an underappreciated plant. There are so many types, forms and sizes that there’s one for every pot of annuals or in-ground planting scheme. Some thrive, even flower, in deep shade and ...

Bedding begonias might survive winter, but they will not be as pretty as freshly grown stock next spring. I planted several flats of begonias in my flower bed in July. What can I do to protect them ...

The ornamental qualities of begonia species have fascinated and enticed gardeners for hundreds of years. The genus Begonia is large and diverse with an amazing number of uniquely beautiful species.

As our summer flower season winds down, I have taken notice of annual flowers that are still in full bloom. What are your recommendations for the best annual flowers to plant in the spring that will ...