Dear T.H.: Perennial or Oriental poppies grow vigorously once they have settled in to a suitable spot with moist, well drained soil and plenty of sunshine. The very showy flowers -- a patch in ...

Oriental poppies do best in full sun (and) need well-draining soils. Poorly drained soggy soils, especially in winter, can lead to root rot and death of the plants. Leave the plant stems standing ...

From the vibrant hues of false goat's beard to the boldness of Oriental poppies, driveway-friendly plants can help you create a beautiful, blooming border waiting to greet you every time you pull in.

More than a century after “In Flanders Fields,” the poppy still symbolizes Memorial Day and is used to honor our fallen ...

Poppies bloom in striking scarlet, vermilion and hot pink with a steady stream of new introductions in purples, plum, salmon and white. Few flowering plants can compete with the depth of Oriental ...

Oriental poppies are great as a centerpiece with their thick, dark green foliage and tall, wiry stalks, while the other varieties are great as fillers between plants like lupines, roses ...

Mid-July is the time to protect your blueberries from the birds, prune back fading perennials and continue to deadhead summer annuals and hanging baskets. In your vegetable garden, continue to ...

When fully mature, the plant will have a spread of 60cm and the flowers can reach 90cm tall. The key to keeping Oriental poppies happy is to give them rich, free-draining soil, plenty of sunshine ...