June is a month of abundance.All the trees have leafed out, my vegetable garden is starting to feel like it can feed my household with more than just hearty green… And the Capitol Hill weeds ...

Worldwide, the plant grows in only two Alabama counties, in fewer than 10 known populations, according to Al Schotz, a botanist at Auburn University and the state’s natural heritage program. Only one ...

The best drought-tolerant ground covers will depend on your location. While these ground cover plants have low water demand ...

For a pop of color, a burst of fragrance, and some more height, add lavender to your rock garden. Lavender thrives in rock ...

Hydrangeas are a showstopper in the garden, but they don't pair well with everything. Consider planting them alongside these ...

I planted the tall version of purple ruellia. It’s beautiful, and it takes no care. However, it’s spreading like wildfire. It ...

Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) was originally brought to the United States in the 1800s as an ornamental garden plant.

If you are considering a meadow/wild flower garden, there are a few things to consider first: ...

Certain herbs, like marjoram, catmint, lavender, borage, oregano, and goldenrod, can be used to draw in more hummingbirds to ...

One upside? Weeds can provide important clues about the quality of your garden soil, such as its pH level. "Why do we care ...

Beloved for their late winter flowers, hellebores or Lenten roses produce thick, evergreen foliage in dense mounds reaching ...

Not all weeds are as bad as they're made out to be. In fact, some common 'weeds' are actually beneficial to your yard and ...