Few things are more disheartening than spending days planning and planting a flower garden, only to have it decimated by deer within a night or two. Fortunately, there are some flowering plants that ...

Did you know that having more hummingbirds in your yard also means better insect control? These hungry little birds are known to consume spiders, mosquitoes, and a handful of other pesky bugs.

If you're enthusiastic about staying on top of trends that are pleasing to the senses in all possible ways, you're always on the lookout for plants that add visual appeal. Consider a plant that is ...

Though the temperatures begin to drop around October, there are lots of fall flowers for pots and containers that create a beautiful garden or front door scene. There's no better way to add vibrancy ...

If you've admired the stunning display of purple flowers in the landscape in recent weeks, you've witnessed one of Louisiana's finest blooming small trees or large shrubs: the vitex, also known as the ...

If someone asked you to name the most dramatic color of autumn, odds are the last one on your list would be purple. However, the next time you see a bed of fall asters in full bloom, see if it doesn’t ...

It seems that everywhere you look in October you see chrysanthemums blooming. Widely available and relatively inexpensive, they are almost indispensable for providing quick color to the fall landscape ...

Dear Master Gardener: I just planted a Bloomerang lilac. Do I need to protect it over the winter since it is newly planted? Answer: Great choice! Bloomerang lilac has a lot of flower power and is a ...