Salvias are sometimes called “super shrubs,” at least in this column, because they are easy to cultivate; diverse in form, size and blossom color; and well suited for gardens in summer-dry climates, ...

Two people deadheading various flowers in a garden - Annie Otzen/Getty Images You've probably heard that you should think twice before pruning your garden in the summer heat. This is good advice, as ...

We want our gardens to look good, pleasing to the eye, whenever possible, but occasions arise when our gardens need tough love. Right now, in late winter, is one such occasion, particularly for ...

Called "rejuvenation pruning," this method involves cutting back all stems and branches to a height of 12 to 18 inches above the ground. It's a great way to make older, overgrown or "leggy" shrubs ...

Perennial plants can be trickier than annuals, because you need to learn how to help them thrive season after season. Knowing when and how to complete certain maintenance tasks is vital. And while ...

Take a stroll through almost any Central Texas garden and chances are you’ll come upon at least one type of salvia. Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the mint family, and is also commonly ...

There are over 900 species of salvia, with at least as many shapes, textures, and colors. All salvias are in the mint family (Lamiaceae) and have square stems, opposite leaves, and bilaterally ...