When an annual (or biennial) reaches the end of its life, it wants to reproduce. This involves producing flowers and, ...

There’s a special place in most gardeners ’ hearts for the flowering plants of late spring, which have a newborn grace and ...

You may think it best to keep all houseplants by a sunny window, but that's not always the case. These plants are actually ...

Coffee grounds can provide some nutrients and improve the texture of soil. Learn how coffee grounds can benefit ten plants in ...

* Where to use: A partly shaded spot (out of direct afternoon sun) with moist soil is ideal. Two good locations for ...

Most of our native trees have a home range that extends well beyond Illinois, and Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra), as its ...

The following low-maintenance plants do best in full sun and make great options for areas of your garden that get an excess ...

There are more than 80 cultivars of hydrangeas that range from 2 feet tall and wide to nearly 30 feet tall. Learn more about ...

If you don’t have a green thumb, opt for plants and florals that are easy to care for and well-suited for the climate and ...

NoMowMay is a catchy concept, but it doesn’t provide the food that native North American pollinators need or lasting support for them.

Orchids are a favourite among indoor plant lovers, offering long-lasting and exotic blooms, but they can be surprisingly sensitive.

Many gardeners are fighting the challenges of climate change by creating resilient gardens with healthy soil, enhanced ...