In spring the plants are just starting to awake from their dormancy period. This is a period of vigorous activity within the ...

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In the 1700s, a young botanist scandalized some by discussing “birds and bees” of pollination, and awarding Latin names to ...

We’re around that time of year when I, like all gardeners with potted plants, will have to choose which ones to bring inside ...

Add a burst of fresh color to the fall landscape with mums. This traditional fall flower is still a favorite of many. These ...

Perennials are flowering plants that last a number of years. They are often seasonal in nature with a period of high colour ...

Invasive plants are highly opportunistic and they don’t need much help from us to thrive, writes gardening columnist.

Mums come in a wide variety of colors that perfectly complement the fall season, but if you aren't careful, your mums might ...

Soils are currently very dry, as is observed if doing any planting. Amazingly, the soil is powdery dry right under the ...

The landscape designer Donald Pell believes using a wider palette with nonnatives from around the world can add joy to ...

As frost begins to appear across parts of the Northern Plains, temperatures have been low enough to cause leaf burning and ...

Half-hardy plants are halfway between the tender perennials such as impatiens which can live several years if given ...