For those of us who have experienced this year’s heat wave, we know it’s not just people who are feeling the summer ...

The way around this problem is to sand the old finish lightly with a 220-grit abrasive in a random orbit sander, at slow speeds, before applying a maintenance coat every 18 to 36 months.

Angelonia, also called summer snapdragon, is an annual plant in cooler climates of US hardiness zones 9 and below. It ...

Best Container Plants for the Pool Deck. Adding container plants to the pool deck visually soften the hard edges and stark appearance of the concrete. Pool plants add color, texture and structure ...

If you're struggling to grow suitable plants for the summer, this hummingbird-magnet with long-lasting blooms won't be bothered by the heat.

For long-lasting summer color, try plants that rely on foliage, not flowers, ... These plants grow 3 to 5 feet tall and are best used in the back of the bed or border in full sun.

If you’ve got the kind of friends who are more likely to show up for an afternoon of barbecue and chilled Dogfish Head than a weekend of deck scrubbing and sealing, consider the kind of maint… ...

Lilies add long-lasting color and fragrance to flower gardens and summer bouquets. These stately flowers provide vertical interest and blend nicely with other perennials. And best of all, with ...

This plant makes 18 to 24-inch mounds of wiry stemmed foliage covered with tiny white daisies from May to September, so it's almost always in flower. It can spread but is easily pulled out if it ...