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Enjoy the beauty of dogwood trees on a smaller scale. Dogwood shrubs let you enjoy many of the characteristics of...

The aromatic leaves and seeds add a distinctive note to a variety of savory dishes, plus the flowers attract pollinators....

Commonly called "pinks," colorful dianthus range from tiny to towering. Some even contribute a spicy aroma to your garden with...

This elegant perennial produces spires of blue blooms. Most commonly grown for its beautiful, tall spires of blue blooms, delphiniums...

This tall tree adds tropical flair to the landscape. Date palm, grown by home gardeners primarily for its decorative fronds,...

The elegant flowers of this plant come in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Colorful Combinations Dahlias bloom...

Heat-loving and easy to grow, this plant produces tons of refreshing fruits in summer. Cucumber Overview DESCRIPTION Growing your own...

This easy-care houseplant adds plenty of color to any space through its foliage. Croton, a perennial with woody stems and...

Also known as "Lilac of the South" due to its popularity in zones 7 to 9, crape myrtle is a...

Here's what you need to know to grow cranberry plants in your backyard. PHOTO:  KLAUS HONAL / GETTY IMAGES Cranberries...

Cotton Overview DESCRIPTION Purple ornamental cotton is a showstopper. It bears rich purple heart-shape leaves and delicate hibiscuslike flowers in...

This unfussy annual makes a colorful addition to cut flower bouquets. Cosmos Overview DESCRIPTION Bright green fernlike foliage is the...

Corn Overview DESCRIPTION Few things say summer like sweet corn, picked just minutes before eating. Sweet corn starts converting its...