Encourage more delightful goldfinches to visit your yard by growing plants they love, including this native flower that acts ...

Based on how they grow, however, spring is not the preferred time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines.

When you think of books about sex - plants don't ordinarily spring to mind. But botanist, Philip Garnock-Jones has just published He Puawai - A natural History of Flowers that celebrates with ...

Succulents have been gaining popularity among both beginner gardeners and seasoned plant lovers. Within this resilient plant ...

Some popular flowering plants to dig up and store over winter include dahlias, calla lilies, elephant ears, freesias, and ...

Phenology is the study of seasonal changes in plants and animals from year to year, such as when flowers bloom, birds nest or ...

Sometimes to get your early spring garden ready, you need to start in the fall. A little work now will ensure bright, ...

As the vibrant colors of summer and autumn fade from our gardens, it’s easy to assume that all outdoor life has gone dormant.

Key Points Plant perennials in fall so they can establish roots before spring blooms.Choose native varieties to attract ...

Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha) leads the purple parade each fall. This robust perennial will persist in the garden for up to ...

Spring-blooming bulbs should go in the ground the fall before so their roots can grow to start their flowering cycle.

If a plant is healthy and relatively unstressed, the normal seasonal move to cooler weather triggers dormancy.