The color purple has long been associated with power and prominence, as “born to the purple” means born into royalty. And, in the U.K., “having a purple patch” means having a period of success. Here, ...

Create magical containers and carpet the garden floor with intense purple foliage and vibrant pink blooms. Old fashioned ...

There are a number of reasons why a new plant goes from being largely unknown to becoming widely popular. First, it has to have characteristics that make it desirable, such as being easy to grow, ...

Loropetalums have long been a favorite landscape shrub, bringing lush evergreen foliage and abundant spring blooms to the garden. Old-fashioned varieties grow to overwhelming proportions, but not ...

If you're looking to add a pop of color to part of your yard that gets less sun, this shade-loving shrub is as beautiful as ...

Like many gardeners, I’m drawn to plants with foliage that is any color — except green. For example, I’m attracted to purple-foliage plants, such as the ubiquitous flowering plums or the equally ...

* What it is: Sometimes nicknamed “dog hobble,” this southeastern-U.S. native broad-leaf evergreen is distinctive for its red new leaves in spring and then its burgundy-purple fall foliage that holds ...

Winter can feel like nature’s way of hitting the snooze button. Frosty mornings, bare trees, and endless shades of gray often ...

Question. A shrub that opens purple and white blooms is growing in several local landscapes. What is the name, and is it cold hardy? Answer. Some might call this a magical shrub as the flowers open ...

Why settle for just a pretty view when your garden can offer a delicious snack, too? Edible landscaping is the perfect way to ...

The backbone for a landscape is the trees and shrubs that form it. When choosing shrubs for a landscape think seasonality. We want to have something blooming in every season — not just a show of color ...

Q: I have nine pots of what I’m pretty sure is purple heart (wandering dude) on my apartment balcony. They came from a bed in my sister’s front yard. What’s the best approach for their cold weather ...