Late autumn to early spring is a great time of year to plant these ultra-hardy, long-lived – and, yes, high-maintenance – ...

This native shrub has beautiful flowers, stunning foliage, and delicious berries. Birds not only visit for the fruit but also ...

AS Winter knocks on our door – it’s easy to forget you can still plant beautiful combinations to light up your inside and ...

Gardeners are rethinking their plots as weather and wallets tighten, seeking greener looks with fewer chores and sweeter ...

Creating a safe haven for wildlife can be beneficial to your yard as well as the local ecosystem. Here are 15 ways to ensure ...

With big-hitter London right on the doorstep, Essex gets short shrift. But if you’ve never spent much time exploring the ...

My husband and I live on 2.5 rural acres that he bought before we were married. For less than the present price of most new vehicles, he got land that ...

Autumn light fades, but a tray of seeds can still set a bright promise. A tiny October ritual brings long months of scent.

Killer bees are swarming early and often around Tucson this year because of the drought. Africanized bees have been forming new colonies around the city since February or even earlier this year, when ...

The change of seasons is a necessary part of ecosystem regulation. With the buzzing activities of humans and insects alike, ...

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

Despite early conservation successes, by the 1990s the world's tiger population was under dire threat. In this beautifully ...