Two to four-foot-tall flower spikes open with pea-like blooms in white, yellow, blue, or purple. The greyish-blue ... foliage and a low-maintenance plant, hostas are a given.

Plants like Salvia, also known as meadow sage, are deer-resistant, meaning the humble herbivores will avoid them. "They come in a variety of colors, from purple to blue, to pink to white ...

As much as we love real flowers, they can be hard to maintain and survive the harsh outdoor elements. Fortunately, artificial flowers have come a long way in terms of their lifelike appearance and ...