Canna Lilies are one of the very best tropical plants to grow either in containers or right in the ground that will transform your garden into a lush paradise. To grow them well, there are just a few ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When canna lilies begin blooming in late spring, they can become the star of your garden. Some grow as tall as 6 feet, and their bright-colored blooms are eye-catching. You can find ...

Cannas (Canna generalis) were a common sight growing up in the South, but with a little care, they can be grown here and saved each year for another round of beauty in the garden. There are so many ...

Colorful and exotic, cannas bring a tropical note into a garden, either as a back-up for other plants or as a solo act. I'm anticipating the bright yellow blooms of giant "King Humbert" cannas in my ...

Much frustration surrounds growing plants in containers outdoors, probably due to exaggerated expectations. If you want safety where container planting is concerned, confine your choices to cacti and ...

Q: I love gladioli and would like to have some of my own in my plot. However, as it is a paved courtyard, I would have to grow them in containers. Is this possible, and if so, are there any tips I ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

Cannas have made a comeback. Big time. Once a favorite of formal and regimented Victorian plots, these structural tropical plants are turning up the heat in all sorts of gardens. Garden centers, box ...

Whenever I see cannas growing in a landscape, I always say to myself, “Tom, you need to get some of those.” But then I move on and forget. Maybe this coming garden season will be different. Cannas are ...

While you may associate bulbs with flower beds, these plants do well in containers as well. Providing season-long color, texture, and height, flower bulbs planted in containers offer an easy way to ...