As gardeners put their beds to rest for the winter months, now is the time to take stock of the successes you celebrated and ...

Mixing plants of varying sizes and textures is an easy way to add visual interest to any yard. Using Tall Outdoor Plants for ...

There are lots of great ways to keep your garden healthy over the winter. Try these companion planting techniques to help ...

As chilly temperatures set in, you may be tempted to swap time in the garden for cosier indoor pursuits. But according to an ...

Question: Hollyhocks are one of our favorite spring flowers but we have not been successful in Florida. What is needed to grow these attractive flowers? Answer: Northern hollyhocks are biennials, ...

Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are a beautiful, tall perennial that are known for their hardy characteristics, and for coming back stronger year after year. They can grow upwards of 6 feet, and their ...

Plant hollyhock seeds in the late summer or early fall, at least 6 to 8 weeks before the first frost. Don't wait too long—seeds planted too late in the fall won't have enough time to establish ...

French hollyhocks, also known as fig-leaved hollyhocks (Alcea ficifolia), are an old-fashioned flower making a comeback in West Texas gardens. Unlike common hollyhock (Alcea rosea), French hollyhocks ...

French Hollyhocks, also known as fig-leaved hollyhocks (Alcea ficifolia) are an old-fashioned flower making a comeback in West Texas gardens. Unlike common hollyhock (Alcea rosea), French hollyhocks ...