May is a fantastic time to add plants to flower beds and containers for bright flowering displays. While many gardeners will head to the garden center to pick up some ready-to-go plants, the most cost ...

Sun-loving blanket flowers are a beloved native wildflower abuzz with butterflies and native bees. Flowering spring through fall, blanket flowers are a must-have for native plant enthusiasts and ...

This year the National Garden Bureau is featuring gaillardia, or blanketflower, as perennial of the year. The plant of the year is chosen for its popularity, variety, ease of growth, wide adaptability ...

Whether you are looking to create a pollinator-friendly garden or just wanting to add a splash of color to your landscaping, there's a case to be made for many varieties of perennials — those plants ...

Gaillardia, sometimes known as blanket flower, can be annuals, biennials, or perennials (check the seed packet). They have hairy leaves and showy daisy-like blossoms, usually in various combinations ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Q: What can I do to stop 'Oranges and Lemons' gaillardia and lavender from flopping? A: In summer, the quickest, easiest fix for a case of the flopsies is to tie your plants to a support. One simple ...