Grasses serve many purposes in the garden. Illinois Extension says native grasses can increase root competition in plantings, ...

This fall, look around for places where you could fit in a little more spring bulb cheerfulness. For example, tuck snowdrops ...

When you get your plant, don't disturb the roots. Cut out the bottom of the pot, put the pot in the planting hole—with sandy, ...

The Coulter’s Matilija poppy (Romneya coulteri), a California/Baja native plant, is a paradox. It is described as both ...

This week's Plant Pick of the Week is a native shrub that turns wine-red and ripens blue-black berries in early fall.

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 ...

Many gardens go drab this time of year after summer flowers have faded away. But in fields and along roadsides, swaths of ...

Fall asters are long-lived perennials. The plants die to the ground soon after they finish blooming. Trim the spent stems ...

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

Are you interested in how to grow snapdragons? Snapdragons are colorful, easy-to-grow annual flowers that are commonly ...

Lavender has to be on the list of the best plants for mental health as a non-negotiable.

For a teal choice with full foliage ... and gardens content editor at Homes & Gardens. 'Plant ‘Glacier Blue’ in a sunny spot ...