Just because you have a shady garden or backyard doesn't mean you can't quickly fill it with color. Purple is often associated with creativity and sophistication, so it's perfect for creating an ...

With leaves featuring vivid streaks of red, orange, yellow and green, crotons are another quintessential plant for autumn.

Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha) leads the purple parade each fall. This robust perennial will persist in the garden for up to ...

Trees and shrubs with colorful foliage can add a steady supply of interest in the landscape throughout the growing season. Purple foliage is quite popular among plant breeders and garden enthusiasts.

Question: I have a question about our tomato plants. I didn’t notice it at first, but the leaves are turning purple. At first, I think it was just the veins of the leaves, but now the whole leaf is ...

Answer: I’ve been noticing young reddish-purplish leaves on otherwise green plants, and it makes me wonder what benefits these colors might have for the plants themselves. Past columns on other ...

Valentine’s Day is not observed by everyone. Some folks think it's a commercial set up, others cherish the chance to demonstrate affection for the people in their lives. After many years of ...