When we bought our home in Florida several years ago, we found several treasures in the otherwise bland backyard. As we dug ...

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 ...

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 ...

CLEMSON — Cannas are easy to care for plants that can add much to the landscape. "Cannas were originally grown for their foliage," Chuck Burgess, information specialist, Clemson Extension Home and ...

Wait until the danger of frost has passed to plant cannas in a full sun to partially shaded locations. Plant the canna rhizomes horizontally two to three inches deep with the growing point facing up.

Container gardening is an excellent way to bring color, fragrance and beauty to small spaces, patios, or balconies. Whether you want a beautiful floral display or a fresh supply of herbs for your ...

Are you using a pot that is too small for your plant? Many people have plants in containers. Potted plants can be objects of art — both pot and plant — or they may hold favorite bulbs, coveted ...

Many longtime gardeners consider canna lilies the workhorse of the flower garden. That’s because they are available in such a wide range of flower colors, sizes and foliage color. Canna lilies — or ...

Canna lilies, more commonly known as simply cannas, provide a lot of bang for the buck in any flower garden. Some varieties are grown for their flowers, others for their showy foliage. The main ...