Description: Chocolate cosmos is an herbaceous perennial hailing from Mexico. Its lobed leaves and dark maroon flowers with velvety petals emerge from tubers that resemble fingerling potatoes.

It's easy to see why gardeners love cosmos. These delightful flowers burst with cheerful blooms in vibrant shades, from white to purple to pink. They're perfect in a meadow or English cottage garden, ...

Deadheading is standard practice for gardeners everywhere, playing an important role in the health of your garden. Focusing on spent blossoms to refocus the plant's energy on its healthy blooms will ...

We all love color in the summertime garden. Problem is, few drought-tolerant plants bloom in summer. Summer is when many perennials, flowering shrubs and trees go into a sort of suspended animation, ...

Take a quick garden walk to spot watering or pruning needs. Don’t panic—most stressed plants can bounce back with care. Check for pests that may have moved in while you were away. Unfussy cosmos are a ...

Garden boss Chris Bonnett from GardeningExpress.co.uk is encouraging gardeners to not only focus on the flowers’ appearance, but also embrace the sensory effect by planting fragrant flowers that will ...