Slugs and snails are the bane of many a gardener's life, decimating plants especially seedlings or those with soft leaves.

The Salvia plant family is vast, with some botanists and horticulturists estimating there are possibly 3,000 species growing ...

Summer heat won't stop these annuals! Plant these 16 tough bloomers for nonstop color in beds, pots, and borders even during ...

June is National Pollinator Month, and it’s a great time to explore ways we can support pollinators in the garden.

At Veterans Acres in Crystal Lake, I discovered what I think are two different species — the Ohio spiderwort and the Virginia spiderwort.

Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and ...

Some of the best brightly colored flowers that will reseed in the garden include zinnias, sweet peas, larkspurs, ...

This is the start of algae season in Washington’s lakes and rivers. While harmful algal blooms (also known as cyanobacteria) ...

If you prefer sleek, structural flowers over fluffy-petalled blooms, consider planting a late crop of morning glory. This low ...

Plus questions on caterpillars on Colorado blue spruce, gorgeous plowers spilling over a boulder wall, on baptisia or blue false indigo and what is the difference between madevilla and dipladenia?

Recent spring rains have given us the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular array of June wildflowers. We have a number of ...

Flies are aggravating pests in the garden that slip into your home. There are plants with odors that flies avoid. Learn more ...