July’s arrival says we are at the midpoint of summer and prime time for all summer activities across Wisconsin. For plants, ...

Space — or the lack of it — doesn’t have to stand between you and a fruitful garden. You just have to be creative.

Today’s column introduces guidelines for year-round gardening for herbaceous perennial plants that are native to a ...

Here are the best shade perennials gardening experts recommend, including plants that attract pollinators such as bees and ...

That familiar phrase, "leaves of three, let it be," is a homeowner's warning, often whispered with a shiver. Poison ivy ( ...

Shasta daisy plants are a classic. Their white pedals and yellow center brighten up any garden. Here's why it's a good idea add them to your garden in July.

Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather ...

Beyond its scent, lavender is known for its purple flowers. If your plant isn't blooming, there could be a few reasons why — ...

One of my favorite spring flowers for perennials is the peony. Peonies are a long-lived perennial that you should be able to enjoy for decades. A few years after Sharon and I got married; my parents ...

Apply a broad-spectrum UVA and UVB sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. Apply it 30 minutes before going outdoors ...

When I moved to Connecticut in July of 2021, I remember driving through neighborhoods looking for somewhere I might eventually want to live and being struck by the beautifully-landscaped yards ...

Salvias are beautiful plants that can turn any garden into a floral paradise buzzing with pollinators. Add them to your pots ...