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

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If you're looking for a bold, colorful, fast-growing, and fragrant flower to attract hummingbirds, consider planting beloved ...

Sedums make a superb addition to garden borders. They love the sun and can also tolerate drought, which is why they are great ...

When I was a kid, my aunt and uncle grew tomatoes in plastic buckets lined up like soldiers on the cement patio in their tiny ...

Every garden should be a little bit magical. It’s one of the reasons I love flowers so much, in all their otherworldly forms.

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 ...

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.