Q: I saved seeds from my daylily blooms, and I’d like to plant them. I know they won’t be the same as their mother plants, but I’d like to try. When and how do I do it? A: I have grown daylily seeds ...

Clusters of flowers resembling lilies appear at the ends of generally leafless, wandlike stems that rise well above the foliage. Each daylily flower stays open for only one day, hence the name daylily ...

Daylilies are one of the most diverse and colorful perennials you can add to your garden. Daylilies are easy to grow, and they’re everywhere: The neighbor’s backyard, city hall and even in the ditch.

Q. I gathered a large number of daylily seeds from church yards, cemeteries and other places in the fall of 2002. I kept them in the refrigerator in plastic bags until the spring of 2003 and planted ...

Daylilies are one of the most diverse and colorful perennials you can add to your garden. Daylilies are easy to grow and they’re everywhere: the neighbor’s backyard, city hall and even in the ditch.

Although not a true lily, the day lily is a member of the lily family. Its botanical name, Hemerocallis, is derived from two Greek words meaning "day" and "beauty" and refers to the fact that day lily ...

Dear B.: Here is some general information about basil, since there are many types, and some are more tender than others. Lettuce leaf, a Japanese basil, is one of my favorites because the leaves are ...

As most of you know, I’m a Texas transplant and moved to Southeast Texas as an adult! Growing up in little North Alabama town, I don’t have too many plant-related memories, but the remaining are vivid ...

Last weekend proved to be an excellent opportunity for Southeast Texas gardeners to enjoy time outdoors, hopefully completing garden tasks before summer’s arrival. As with most gardeners, my time is ...

Dear Garden Coach: Why is my basil so tough? I planted sweet basil in a barrel with tomatoes, and it is watered deeply. The plants grow well, but the basil leaves are tough. They smell great and taste ...