If you're looking to add a splash of early (or late) color to your yard, violas should be high on your list. These delicate ...

Viola flowers are a delightful addition to any indoor garden, bringing a splash of color and a subtle fragrance ...

These plants, Viola tricolor, have been around since ancient Greek times. Violas are smaller than their larger cousins, pansies, but they are a happy sign of a new garden season. They also are an ...

If you want to make a show in the early-spring landscape, plant one of the designer mixes of violas. At the top of my list would be the Sorbet Ocean Breeze mix. Although designer mixes of pansies are ...

For most folks, violas and pansies are indistinguishable, but many gardeners have their firm favorites. The beloved garden staples are known for their vibrant colors and versatility and share many ...

I am in desperate need of some color in my garden as we all stay home or quarantine. I need to be cheered up! What can I do at this early time of year to perk up my garden? Two of the best plants to ...

Dear Master Gardener: What’s the difference between viola and pansy? How cold tolerant are they? Answer: There are about 500 species of annuals, perennials, and biennials in the Viola genus. All of ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I have a question about violas. I notice these plants available at nurseries ...

It’s hard to resist the cheery faces of pansies, some of the most cold-tolerant flowering plants you can find. Courtesy Johnson County Extension I have a love-hate relationship with pansies. Spring ...

I remember Mrs. Boynton from my youth in Pampa, Texas. She was the most diligent gardener in her quest for trying new plants despite the extreme conditions of that terrible climate of constant wind, ...

If the thought of feasting on flowers makes you feel a bit standoffish, then here's food for thought: You may already be eating flowers without realizing it. If your diet includes broccoli, ...