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Q: I have a pot in full sun that I have a hard time keeping up with watering. I want colorful plants, but even drought-tolerant annuals struggle or are pretty limiting in palette. What else can I try ...

Containers of orange pansies and red mums are among the clearest signs that autumn has arrived in the garden. But the problem with falling back on these tried-and-true annuals is they don't last more ...

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New plants come out every year, and they are always spectacular. But some gardeners like to go the tried and true route. For those who want the best of both worlds, many new and recently introduced ...