New to gardening? Cultivate your green thumb with this jargon-busting gardening glossary. Discover what the most popular ...

Some types of perennials, including hosta, do not have sturdy stems, and quickly turn to mush after a few hard freezes. Hosta, daylilies and iris are best cut back in fall to an inch or so above ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself ...

Discover beautiful cosmos flower alternatives that add vibrant colors to your garden without overwhelming it. Explore ...

Hostas (also known as plantain lilies) are popular plants known for their big, leafy green or variegated foliage. They’re ...

Vine weevil grubs live underground, so most of the damage they cause is going to initially appear on plant roots and the ...

Now that the weather is cooling, you might notice that some of the plants we encounter look nothing like their mid-summer ...

Although Japanese spirea is a beautiful shrub, it is considered invasive in many U.S. states. Here are some beautiful, native ...

Keep your garden interesting and attractive through the winter by waiting until early spring to cut back perennials. Some ...