Pansies are one of the most popular backyard flowers, and for good reason. Their joyful silhouette and vibrant colors bring interest to an otherwise blank canvas. While these hardy plants thrive in ...

Winter pansies (Viola hiemalis), also known as ice pansies, provide beautiful color in the garden come fall and winter. They come in a range of shades, from blues and purples to reds and pinks, making ...

Edible PansiesDid you know pansies are edible flowers?But eat only the petals, which have a "mild, wintergreen" flavor, according to Richter's Herb Specialists. You should only eat organically grown ...

Dear Master Gardener: What’s the difference between viola and pansy? How cold tolerant are they? Answer: There are about 500 species of annuals, perennials, and biennials in the Viola genus. All of ...

Pansies, officially called Viola x wittrockiana, add vibrant color to gardens and thrive in the cooler months. Pansies are known for their cheerful blooms and overlapping petals resembling a heart ...

Q. I have several containers planted with pansies for the winter. Will I need to cover them during a frost or freeze? A. After devastating freezes, gardeners often turn to pansies for winter color due ...

DENVER — I ordered a lot of bulbs last fall. I potted them and stored them for their winter chill in both my root cellar and in trenches in my potato patch. They're out onto the patio and raring to go ...

I am in desperate need of some color in my garden as we all stay home or quarantine. I need to be cheered up! What can I do at this early time of year to perk up my garden? Two of the best plants to ...

As A Wandering Botanist, Kathy Keeler has traveling the globe searching for exotic plants and their stories. From Tierra del Fuego in Argentina to the Atacama Desert in Chile, she’s seen plants living ...

Pumpkins and mums are short-lived fall décor. Pansies and violas, however, thrive through winter and into spring when summer flowers take over. Even if you have no yard, pansies and violas, both ...

Plant winter pansies in a sunny spot with well-draining soil to ensure healthy growth and vibrant blooms. Regular watering and bi-weekly fertilizing will help winter pansies thrive and produce ...