Just because something looks good online, doesn't mean it's a wise choice. From certain ground covers to mulching techniques, ...

The 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is Blackhawks big bluestem, a cultivar of one of the dominant grasses of the North American tallgrass prairies.

While mulch is a great resource in both reducing weeds and keeping your trees healthy, don’t overlook the usefulness of ...

Red creeping thyme needs at least six hours of direct sun, so choose your location accordingly. Clear the planting area of ...

Cool month is ideal for adding bare root deciduous fruit trees, vines, roses and shrubs — and harvesting citrus ...

The beginning of the new year is a great time to take stock of how well your garden grew last year and make plans for the ...

Winter is the perfect time to prepare raised garden beds for spring planting. Learn what to do in winter to have richer soil and fewer pests in raised garden beds.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether it's the hottest part of summer or you have soil that can't hold moisture to save its life, you might feel you're doomed to have a ...

Cobwebs on plants raise gardeners' hackles. Is it spider mites? Or just icky eight-legged creatures getting too comfy on our growing things? Yet cobwebs are also a delightfully creepy and normal part ...

A poet is said to be someone who sees the world each day as if for the first time. I can vouch for this poetic feeling whenever I see certain plants, no matter how familiar they might be. At this time ...

There are many benefits to planting ground cover plants in your yard from protecting the topsoil and preventing it from being washed away during rains, to suppressing weeds, and even providing visual ...