Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way ...

MAPLE CITY, MI – The small, delicate blue petals of the forget-me-nots grew in bushy clumps along the shoreline of Lime Lake, ...

Native to Europe and Asia, likely brought to North America as ornamental ground cover, goutweed is a difficult pest to ...

Not planting tomatoes before Memorial Day was the best gardening tip I ever received. Staking and pruning tomatoes are key ...

A beautiful garden doesn't have to require a lot of work; it can be quite low-maintenance. By choosing the right plants and planning the design thoughtfully, you can enjoy less effort and more variety ...

Often described as “low maintenance” or “hardy,” these plants are simply ones that are near-impossible to kill. They are ...

Penn State’s Master Watershed Steward program is offering specially curated kits starting at $20 that help reduce runoff and ...

Plants can't survive without water. But too much or too little causes problems. More plants have been killed by improper ...

Native plants are more than just part of the scenery. They’re the backbone of functioning ecosystems — especially for native birds and insects. When these plants disappear, so do the species that ...

Here are some grasses that handle wet winters and dry summers with relative ease, while adding year-round interest and texture.