This month is a great time to get planting perennials and last week I suggested some good varieties for sunny spots that are ...

The plant most commonly sold in nurseries as the citrosa or mosquito plant is a lemon-scented geranium. The lemony essential ...

Many ground covers require at least a little bit of direct sun, making them difficult to grow under trees. But, here's one ...

Thinking of a solution to the problem, the state of Minnesota demonstrated that agrophotovoltaic projects, which seek maximum ...

Wild ginger, Asarum canadense, is a low-growing deciduous plant native to the eastern United States and southeastern Canada.

These Halloween plants will help transform your home into a haunted wonder! Venus flytraps, Batflowers, and Dracula orchids ...

It is possible to brighten up those shady spots in your landscape. It is all about proper plant selection, planting and care.

When to water next depends on the tree. Desert trees allow for soil to be dry between waterings. But trees from wetter ...

With about 300 different species, the iris is one of the most visually striking plants in the garden. Whether grown in ...

A series of plant sales coming up feature native varieties that don’t need a lot of water or fuss and that provide food and ...

Water is the main ingredient for gardening success or failure. While there are guidelines on how to water, the same rules don’t apply to all yards. Different plants, different soils, sun versus shade, ...

Cascade hydrangea is a new category of hydrangeas that grow well in either landscape beds or containers. Like most hydrangeas ...