Cosmos are native to Mexico, but their name actually comes from the Greek word “kosmos,” meaning “beautiful thing.” And what beautiful things they are. The vivid annuals flourish in beds, borders, ...

Depending on the species, blossoms can be pink, white, yellow, red or orange. Consider your garden’s color scheme when deciding on the particular variety that will complement your home and landscape.

Regular readers of this column know by now that maintaining a drought-tolerant garden doesn’t mean a yard full of cacti and rocks. California-friendly gardens may not require much water, but that ...

Discover how to design a hummingbird-friendly garden with easy-to-grow flowers that bring color, life, and buzzing visitors ...

Want a gorgeous flower that thrives on neglect? Try cosmos. These flowers are beautiful and easy to grow. You’ll have to wait until the spring to plant seeds, but, in the meantime, you'll probably see ...

Cosmos are a gardener’s dream in West Texas. They are beautiful, drought-tolerant and carefree. With their feathery foliage and bright, daisy like blooms, cosmos add a cheerful splash of color to your ...

There are few birds more fun to watch than the incredible and iridescent hummingbird. Not only are they beautiful, but they're also beneficial pollinators. While you can certainly use hummingbird ...

The Georgia Department of Transportation has been teaching all of us about an old floral favorite that needs to be brought back to the garden: the cosmos. I saw them for weeks along Interstate 16 ...

This fall, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery will introduce an astonishing exhibition of newly discovered Indian paintings from the royal court collection of Marwar-Jodhpur. “Garden and Cosmos: The Royal ...