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There is a trio of kaleidoscopic groundcovers that are happy when planted in the summer, will persist through the fall, and may even be around for the beginning of winter. The first of these is ...

As a gardening educator, one of my biggest challenges is to get people to do the right thing at the right time. Take planting roses, for instance. Nurseries generally get in their new roses in January ...

Dear Master Gardener: I planted moss roses in my containers this year and noticed in the morning the flowers are closed. Do the flowers close at night? Answer: Moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora) is a ...

Called purslane, moss rose and portulaca, the low-growing annual loves the heat. If you look to your garden as a magic portal to another land, consider transforming your space with flowering plants ...

Mixed moss rose seeds were directly germinated in a pot with potting mix soil. They took about 50 days to start flowering. The flowers bloomed in many different colors.

Roses can fit into any landscape. From large shrubs that create hedges to petite miniatures in containers, there is a size and shape for any situation. And with such an unforgettable flower and ...

For Mother’s Day I was sent a bare-root rose bush. I put it into water in a pail. A week later I planted it. Now the thorns are all black and the buds are getting dried up. I have been watering it ...

I love going to greenhouses and seeing the colorful flowers for sale. With all the varieties available, I struggle with deciding which plants will come home with me. I like to grab different flower ...