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 ...

After our long colorless winter, many gardeners are dreaming of creating a lush, colorful garden in their backyard. With their large banana-like leaves and tall spikes of brilliant flowers, Canna ...

Whenever I see cannas growing in a landscape, I always say to myself, “Tom, you need to get some of those.” But then I move on and forget. Maybe this coming garden season will be different. Cannas are ...

If you have enjoyed Canna’s this summer, you are wondering, how to take care of them through the winter cold. Looking at my Canna’s in mid-November they looked like dead vegetation. With the right ...

The leaves work well in a cut flower arrangement. Cannas’ oversized leaves add drama to a garden, especially in combination with fine textured foliage or flowers and contrasting colours. Clumps of ...

Gardening in North Texas means we deal with the challenges of hot weather and limited water resources. But we still love to have a bit of the tropics in our gardens, and that's where canna lily plants ...

Gardeners often think of bulbs as things we plant in the fall with the expectation of blooms early the following spring. Daffodils, tulips, hyacinth and crocus are especially beloved spring-flowering ...

Tropical plants, such as hibiscus and ferns, need warmth and humidity to thrive, so they typically do well indoors, says ...

Following an unanticipated early frost in September, I undertook prompt efforts to clear flower beds, assisted a neighbor harvest remaining summer vegetables, and attempted to preserve annual and trop ...