Q: My mother has moved to a condo with a west-facing deck. I want to give her a hanging basket that will not fry in the summer sun. In the past, I always gave her a hanging basket of fuchsias, but I ...

Geraniums come in many colors such as this aptly named Orange Parfait, a Martha Washington or Regal variety. Donn Reiners The second week of May is traditionally a time to visit the local nursery for ...

A. The cascading ivy geranium (Pelargonium peltatum) is an excellent candidate for hanging baskets. It is temperature- and moisture-sensitive, requiring full sun if temperatures are between 65 and 80 ...

In addition to adding a splash of color to your patio, hanging baskets are a way to literally get your garden off the ground. Here are some tips for planting your hanging baskets. Ryan VanDerhoef, ...

Garden geraniums are popular flowering plants for beds, borders, containers, hanging baskets and window boxes. Geraniums are easy to grow and provide color in the garden from May to frost. Iowa State ...

Mother's Day seems to be the unofficial start of hanging basket season. Petunias, ivy geranium and verbena bust out the moves in sunny combos. In the shade, fuchsias and impatiens top the list. But ...

A hanging basket filled with fuchsias is perfect for the shade. (Lynn Ketchum) Hanging a basket filled with colorful plants gives decks and gardens another dimension. "You'll have color where you ...

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) ― The Franciscan Healthcare Auxiliary is taking online orders for its 41st annual geranium sale. Potted geraniums, patio pots and hanging baskets can be ordered until April 21 ...

Q: I bought hanging baskets of my old dependable ivy geraniums in early May. They look beautiful and sent up flower buds. The stem is green, but the blossoms die before they open. Any suggestions? A: ...

Well, have you decided what to get mom for Mother’s Day. It’s only a couple of days away. And while flowers are great, lots of moms would love a plant that blooms through the entire summer as a ...