Chocolate cosmos are native to Mexico and thrive in sunshine and warm soil. They are fairly drought tolerant once established and don’t require much pampering. Chocolate cosmos make a great addition ...

M.B.: If you crave chocolate, give in to your instincts and buy another chocolate cosmos now because this perennial tends to sell out at the nurseries later on in the spring. I suspect your plant from ...

Typically, most bulbs you plant in your home garden (including favorites like tulips, daffodils, and crocus flowers) need to be placed in the soil before the first frost in order to guarantee blooms ...

Thoughts naturally turn to chocolate as Valentine's Day approaches. How nice it would be for gardeners to give their beloved a living, growing, chocolate expression of affection. Alas, chocolate, ...

Border gardens are perfect for lining pathways and adding charm along fences and property lines. If a whimsical cottage style border garden is what you are looking for, then few plants are better than ...

It's easy to see why gardeners love cosmos. These delightful flowers burst with cheerful blooms in vibrant shades, from white to purple to pink. They're perfect in a meadow or English cottage garden, ...