My mom has always had an extensive container garden. A huge collection of porch planters, hanging baskets, pots and troughs, all filled to the brim with annuals and scattered around the yard and patio ...

Impatiens is a long-blooming shade plant that flowers all season and requires minimal care. Impatiens are a mainstay in shade gardens, where color can be tough to come by. Keep them well-watered and ...

With the lightest touch, this plant bursts open, flinging its seeds through the air. Here’s how it evolved this biological mechanism — and more importantly, why. If you were to walk past a patch of ...

SHREVEPORT, LA. - Gardeners looking to brighten up shady spaces have a reliable and vibrant option in impatiens, a popular bedding plant known for its continuous blooms and versatility. At Akin’s ...

Adding some flowers to your summer garden will likely put a smile on your face. You can even brighten a partially shady spot with a small flowering shrub like the New Guinea impatiens. This impatiens ...