Even though temperatures are still quite warm, and it may seem early to begin preparing the garden for winter, it soon will be time to bring in tender perennials. Cannas (Canna indica) are on the list ...

I consider myself an equal-opportunity gardener in the sense that I like to grow a variety of different plants in my garden and home landscape. Like most gardeners, I appreciate the ecological value ...

This winter has been so mild for so long that the ground never really froze. What little freezing that did occur was just a shallow frozen crust over the surface of the soil that usually quickly ...

You may think the tall strong canna stems are reminiscent of a ginger lily — and are often called canna lilies — but they actually do not belong to the lily family at all. Canna lilies can reach 8 to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A red canna lily in full bloom - Herman Vlad/Shutterstock Heat-loving canna lilies (Canna) can bring a dash of the tropical to any ...

Question: My cannas were growing and flowering through early fall and then they started to decline. Is this normal? Answer: Short days and cooler weather slows the growth of cannas, which may go ...

Tender perennials such as tuberous begonias, gladioli, cannas, dahlias and elephant ears make beautiful displays of color in our gardens, but they don't survive harsh winters. Their bulbs must be dug ...

Nothing beats cannas (Canna x generalis) for big, bold summer color. With flashy blooms and dramatic foliage that can reach 6 or taller, this striking subtropical perennial is an eye-catching addition ...