Fall perennials can be just as colorful and pretty as those in summer gardens—it just takes a little planning. Although these flowers catch your eye in autumn, the time to plant them is earlier in the ...

That is a great question and it often comes up when sweet potatoes are discussed. Sweet potatoes are called yams because of a historical name mix-up, primarily rooted in the transatlantic slave trade ...

There are no raspberries in our new garden! I repeat, there are no raspberries in our new garden! As someone who has spent ...

Growing a few of the rare plants that flower in winter can really brighten a cold-season garden. Try these hardy tubers for a ...

These perennials, trees, and shrubs provide vital food and shelter for backyard birds through the winter months.

November in the South is marked by mild days and cool nights—perfect weather for plants to set down roots. Discover which ...

Nestled in Ann Arbor, Matthaei Botanical Gardens transforms ordinary afternoons into extraordinary escapes, offering 350 acres where nature doesn’t just grow—it performs, captivates, and occasionally ...

Discover flower varieties Illinois homeowners love for adding instant outdoor charm, vibrant color, and natural beauty that ...

After being asked if gardeners should get rid of weeds before the frost, Amy Enfield, senior horticulturist at ...

We’ve never had such an amazing collection of plants for winter colour as we do now. As an upright focal point, I most often select a narrow yew, a columnar boxwood (like Graham Blandy) or a Sky ...

Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a ...

While a fall application of mulch can be beneficial to plants, we have seen a growing trend of piling mulch much deeper than ...