When it comes to part-shade/part-sun areas, the choice on offer is thankfully abundant. I'm a perennial girl through and through, for me they make sense for most garden-situations. Whilst annuals have ...

Like Veronica, bee balm, and columbine prefer full sun, which could present an issue if you have a shadier garden. For shadier areas, consider cardinal flowers. These nectar flowers will thrive in ...

This guide will help take the guess work out of autumn clean-up and provide insight into why you should prune the perennials ...

Native asters are beautiful and help support local wildlife. Plus, here's everything you need to know about New England aster ...

Such a list would ideally need to include a large number of alternative plants for each invasive species, because no one ...

Spring is not the only season that bulbs bloom. In fact, you can have bulbs blooming in your garden throughout the year.

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

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

The Lipote tree is a rare tropical tree native to the Philippines, known for its antioxidant-rich fruits, cultural ...

As Gulf Coast hurricane victims again sort through the ruins of homes and businesses, many face a perennial post-storm ...

A place where loved ones gathered around the kitchen table or on the roof on summer evenings amid the scent of roses and ...