For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun ...

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 ...

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

Plants are starting to see their fall colors early this season. So, plan accordingly and plant locally sourced, native shrubs ...

Gardeners planning ahead for spring color should know that timing matters for one standout shrub. A pruning misstep can ...

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 ...