All across this country we are seeing fewer and fewer of the beautiful Eastern Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus). The same ...

True blue flowers are rare to find, so sea holly is a nice way to capture this hue, but you can also find sea holly in softer ...

If you want some fast-growing flowers to add bright color and interest to flower borders this summer, it is not too late.

Learn how to deadhead hydrangeas with this comprehensive guide. Discover the benefits of deadheading, the appropriate timing, ...

Flowering shrubs that bloom in summer or early fall (i.e. butterfly bush, caryopteris, rose-of-sharon, panicle hydrangeas, ...

There’s a traffic jam in the driveway — great plants freshly home from the garden center, all awaiting a chance to prove ...

Grifo also recommends creating layers of habitat: “You want to have big trees, small trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines ...

By Sydney Weisinger Teacher/Naturalist There has been a lot of buzz about the decline of bee populations lately. But what ...

A tiny hummingbird dipping its beak into nectar-filled blossoms is certainly a special sight. Fill patio containers, hanging ...

Without planning, a landscape of California native plants can feel a little drab, especially in late summer when many go ...

From 'Echo Heaven Scent' to 'Frostproof,' here are the gardenia varieties that can tolerate more summer heat and winter cold ...