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

Pretty flowers are only part of what pollinators need. Here are some native plants that help pollinators thrive in your ...

October is an ideal month to plant a variety of flowers, hardy vegetables, and shrubs, including marigolds, chrysanthemums, ...

Grow foamy bells in partial shade to full shade in moist, well-drained soil in USDA zones 4 to 9. Wet soil in winter can be this perennial's downfall, so avoid planting in heavy clay or where you tend ...

October is ideal for planting winter-blooming flowers in India. Marigolds, chrysanthemums, petunias, pansies, and snapdragons ...

In the New Orleans area, fall is not just a kaleidoscope of falling leaves and a gateway to dreary cold.. It's a season with ...

The Bayok tree, native to Southeast Asia, plays a vital ecological role and is valued for its durable wood, traditional uses, ...

Plants can ‘measure’ shade by using Pigments are natural substances that give colour to plants, animals and other organisms. In plants, pigments are responsible for the colour of leaves and flowers.

Perennial salvias come in a vast variety of styles, but the short and prolific summer flowering types, such as 'Amethyst', are easy and invaluable. The stems branch well from the base and the long ...

The fifth bulb you should be planting now is Alliums since they "add architectural interest with their striking, globe-shaped flowers," Craig explained. The expert added: "Allium bulbs should be ...