Ranunculus are susceptible to common garden pests and diseases, including aphids, spider mites, thrips, mice, and voles, as well as powdery mildew and gray mold (Botrytis). Ensure good air circulation ...

The ranunculus needs no introduction—it's having a major moment. In January, it was crowned Flower of the Year. Soon after, 3,300 blooming ranunculus stems stole the show at Carolina Herrera's Fall ...

“I just moved to a home with very limited garden space, but with a large patio. I would like to try gardening in containers this summer. Can you provide advice on getting started?” There are many ...

DENVER, Colorado — Heat can stress container plants. Always water thoroughly because, right now, your pots are full of thirsty roots. Fertilize with a bloom booster every week to ten days. I had to re ...

How pots filled with annuals, grasses, herbs and more can transform any outdoor space King Louis XIV famously grew orange trees in the wooden boxes known as Versailles planters, but you don’t have to ...

A monarch butterfly is seen on the purple flowers of a New England aster. Despite its name, this wildflower is native to Missouri. Mervin Wallace courtesy of Grow Native! Pansies, daffodils and tulips ...