Achieving success in the ambitiously deliberate pursuit of finding and identifying wildflowers hinges on a single important concept based on a familiar but often misused word: “flower.” Straight to ...

"I spent a lot of time last year battling a similar swath over a large area with careful hand digging," one wrote. "A year later, there are only a handful popping up here and there, which I've stayed ...

Keeping areas free of invasive species is a matter of vigilance and a project that can take several years. Invasive species — many states maintain a list that is updated regularly — impact the whole ...

Petscaping is a new term for designing outdoor landscapes with pet safety in mind. Many common plants, such as Sago palms and Coonties, are toxic to pets. Pet owners should research plants and create ...

No matter how much you pull them or how much mulch you apply to smother them, weeds always seem to find a way into lawns and garden beds everywhere. Even if it were possible to remove or kill every ...

Question: I have noticed hummingbirds coming into my yard. How do I keep them here and what flowers do they like? Answer: Lucky are you to have the right location for hummingbirds to visit. Residents ...

The monarch butterfly is facing an uncertain future: Populations have been slowly declining for years, shrinking by as much as 90% due to human development. Last winter’s count of overwintering ...