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A hardy ground cover can be beneficial, but not all options are suitable. Find out which ground cover shrub you should avoid ...
What’s in a name? That’s a good question because humans like to name things and then stick them into groups or categories.
WSDA added the English and Atlantic varieties of ivy to its list of plants banned from sale. Here’s how to identify and ...
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Tips for a Low-Maintenance Garden
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 ...
Angela Way is concerned about finding invasive goutweed in public spaces. (Madison Taylor/CBC)After fighting goutweed in her garden for years, Angela Way is concerned about it out in the community and ...
Not planting tomatoes before Memorial Day was the best gardening tip I ever received. Staking and pruning tomatoes are key ...
Penn State’s Master Watershed Steward program is offering specially curated kits starting at $20 that help reduce runoff and ...
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 ...
If your plants' leaves are looking lacy—or you're seeing patches of dead grass in your lawn—Japanese beetles may be to blame.
Here are the best shade perennials gardening experts recommend, including plants that attract pollinators such as bees and ...
Here are some grasses that handle wet winters and dry summers with relative ease, while adding year-round interest and texture.