This column often espouses the use of native plants, which are typically, but not always, perennial. That means they bloom for a certain period of time in the warmer months, whither back and then ...

As tender perennials, impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) are typically grown as annuals in many regions. These beautiful blooms are only winter hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 and 11, and many people ...

Impatiens is such a common plant for shade that some gardeners gag at the very mention of this ubiquitous plant. Not so fast! That's just bedding impatiens; there is a whole exciting world of species ...

Usually when I hear the phrase "poor man's ..." used to describe a plant I'm a bit wary as to how fabulous it can be but such is not the case with Impatiens sodenii, dubbed "poor man's rhododendron." ...

A: There are several options to preserve your New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawker): Bring in the plants: After carefully grooming and inspecting the plant, treat for any insect problems or diseases ...

Many novice gardeners likely have posed some form of this question: Why plant annuals that are going to die in a few months when perennials come back for multiple years? Experienced gardeners know ...