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

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

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 ...

An "infestation of thrips" may sound like the title of an episode of Star Trek, but it's no fun for a gardener. Here's how to ...

Cataract Falls showcases Indiana’s largest waterfall as it tumbles over limestone ledges with impressive power. The Upper and Lower falls combine for a total drop of about 86 feet, creating a roaring ...

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 ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way.

Some important yard and garden tasks can cease for the season, although a few others should continue through the summer.

There’s nothing more relaxing in summer and fall than venturing into the garden to harvest edible greens, herbs and flowers.

Plenty of summer-blooming perennials enhance the visual appeal of a yard while emitting pleasant aromas. Think yellow ...