Mike explains how to get rid of weeds in the fall season, the hidden dangers in old apple orchards, why fruit trees should NOT be fertilized in the fall, and the many varieties of cockscomb and ...

Celosia plants are anything but usual or subtle. A group of plants in the Amaranth family, celosia are easy to maintain summer annuals known for their upright feathery flower heads that come in ...

After years of focusing on perennial plants, long-flowering annual plants are my new passion now that I’ve moved to the suburbs. I’m looking at oldies but goodies in a new light. The annual Celosia ...

If you're looking for a flower that'll stop people in their tracks, that can be added to any DIY bouquet, that looks absolutely unique, you may want to make some space in your garden for cockscomb ...

My earliest gardening memories date back to my primary school days, when my father taught me to cover our cockscomb and zinnia plants in green net to protect the plants from being attacked by sparrows ...

When the Texas sun bears down, we gardeners run for the cool indoors. Fortunately, there's a host of heat-loving blooms that keep our gardens fresh during our temporary absence. Here are 10 low-demand ...

Q. I have researched this plant and I can’t find its name. I’m pretty sure I’ll need to bring it indoors for the winter. What is it, and how do I protect it? A. This is an old-fashioned crested ...

The cockscomb or celosia is an annual summer bedding plant with outrageously showy flowers in blazing colours. It is also much favoured for use in pots and other containers outdoors and it is often ...

April showers are supposed to encourage flowers in May. Here in Hawaii, we can enjoy flowers year-round but this spring might be a good time to plant a flowering plant with unusual and striking ...