"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “Mandevillas are easy for the home gardener to grow,” says Maria Bolinger, territory manager for Ball ...

Mulches would do the same to the wildflower seeds. Mulching over them would prevent them from properly germinating and growing. So, leave the seeded areas open and unmulched. But once the wildflowers ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Showy, fragrant, and oh-so stunning—mandevilla, also known as rocktrumpet, deserves a spot in your garden ...

When my 15-year-old son practices the drums, his border collie, Rocky, jumps into action. He’ll instinctively grab anything in sight and drag it around the yard as if to herd it like sheep. Recently, ...

Q: Should mandevilla seed pods brown and dry before removed from the vine? Will a freeze ruin them? B.W., Houston A: The mandevilla's 4- to 6-inch seed pods turn brown and split when ripe revealing ...

Tropicals are a quick and easy way to infuse your garden with extra color and fragrance during our hot, humid days of summer. One favorite is mandevilla, also called dipladenia, which boasts bold, ...

Is there a preemergence herbicide for lawns that I can put out now to prevent the early spring weeds? — Nancy Yes, there are herbicides that you can apply now to prevent the growth of many common cool ...

You can always tell a diehard gardener. When the first frost of fall is forecast, they’re outside in the dark with a flashlight, covering tomato plants with old bed ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While the humidity and heat of summer are a drag to some, your tropical plants are probably loving it.