Summersweet ( Clethra alnifolia) blooms in the late summer, says Irish-Hanson, but it's wise to plant it during the spring.

Shrubs can add so much to a garden, be it privacy, a wind buffer, or color. But this flowering shrub also offers the ...

Night gladiolus, also known as sword lily, is a tall plant with a spicy-sweet scent. Unlike many night bloomers, some of ...

Unfortunately for gardeners, modern plant breeding has caused many of the most popular flowers to lose much of the scent of their ancestors. As plants have been bred to maximize color, shape, and ...

The flower boasts dark, velvety petals resembling rich chocolate. Its deep red-brown hue adds elegance to any garden space. Despite its sweet scent, the Chocolate Cosmos is not edible. Its ...

7. Lavender Fields in Provence, France (June–August) On Madagascar’s Nosy Be island, golden ylang-ylang flowers bloom year-round. Their rich, exotic scent, used in perfumes, makes this ...

Late March and early April is the perfect time to begin planting flowers since the weather is getting warmer but it is possible to have a beautiful garden without all the maintenance.