It’s officially summer. The sun is blazing hot, the water is blessedly cool, and families with pools spend every opportunity to lounge around in their very own backyard getaways. Poolside areas are more than just a place to relax after a busy week of work and hustling...

When it comes to summer gardening, it’s easy to get swept up in the rush of bushy blooms, elegant stems, and vivid colors. But sometimes the crimson flowers you planted in a fit of excitement one Saturday morning wind up looking a little . . . off next to those...

Hydrangeas make a bold statement. These classic, showy shrubs can transform a landscape, making it more welcoming, more eye-catching, and more compelling. And with such a vast array of varieties to choose from, it’s not hard to stand out from your neighbors when...

We’ve gone a little hydrangea-happy at our Woodstock gardening center this month. But who could blame us? These classic shrubs add texture and color to any garden landscape. Whether you’re playing with acidity to change the color of your hydrangea bushes or marveling...

Every gardener who walks the paths at Autumn Hill Nursery has a different story. And each of their gardens speak to that story. Some gardeners plant to remember, some plant as therapy, and some plant to display their creative talents. Some prefer vibrant colors, while...

With their cheerful faces and versatility, impatiens dot landscapes across the South, bringing colorful ground cover, lush borders, and bright bursts of pigment to gardens. But in recent years, there’s been a dark spot on this flower: downy mildew. Impatiens and Downy...

It’s springtime in the South. Window boxes bloom, porch containers overflow, and every year folks get more clever about how to display their annuals in unlikely container gardens. Every gardener has their favorites, from delicate impatiens to butterfly-beloved...