As summer approaches, it is likely that we will be getting a bit more rain. Maybe it’s time to consider putting in a rain-loving bedding plant that will fill your garden beds with colorful flowers all ...

Q: I love planting impatiens. Are New Guinea, Bounce Impatiens and Sun Impatiens the same? Which would be best for direct sun, and do each bounce back after heavy rain? A: The short answer is there ...

Impatiens have long been our go-to plant for shady flowerbeds. The common garden impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) thrive in shady to partly shady locations and typically cover themselves with colorful ...

A shady spot in a garden with a wood chair - Chiyacat/Getty Images Choosing the right plants for your shade garden can be tough, especially if you're a beginner gardener. And if you're hoping to break ...

It can be incredibly easy to accidentally plant the wrong flowers together in the same flower bed, especially if you love to collect classic garden blooms. But there is one particular flower that ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Impatiens in bloom on antique ironwork in the garden of Sally Wachtman of Webster Groves, photographed on Wednesday, July 15, ...

Q: We stopped planting impatiens four years ago because they all died, and I read of a disease becoming prevalent. Everything I read indicated not to plant impatiens for a while after. Should we ...

Question: Our containers of impatiens have become leggy after all the summer growth. Should I let them continue with a few flowers or cut them back? Answer: Light pruning now, known as grooming, might ...

If you love a summer yard filled with colorful blooms, zinnias have to be at the top of your planting list. With flowers in every shade from vibrant citrus to delicate neutrals they are hugely ...

Question. We have several plantings of the common impatiens that have grown lanky. What will happen if I give them a light pruning? Answer. After a number of years without the common impatiens due to ...

We’ve discussed the importance of native plants for the sustenance they provide our birds and butterflies, and for the habitat they afford local wildlife. But planting natives is also just smart ...