Why Birds Need Native Plants Native plants for birds are like Mom’s home cooking. They’re the tried-and-true foods that keep ...

Now that Christmas and New Year’s are over, it is time to have a little talk about the North Pole. No, I am not referring to the home place of ...

The North Pole arborvitae was named Proven Winners' Landscape Shrub of the Year for 2025, and it grows just fine in the South ...

Plant hormones, also known as phytohormones, are chemicals that regulate plant cell processes. They are signal molecules produced within the plant functioning in extremely low concentrations. An ...

Now that Christmas and New Years is over it is time to have a little talk about the North Pole. No, I am not referring to the ...

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Discover gorgeous annuals, perennials, and shrubs that brighten the winter landscape. Learn which plants thrive in pots ...

Fruit trees need to be grown in the right conditions if they're to flower and fruit to their full potential. Bare-root fruit trees are generally cheaper to buy than potted trees, and the time to buy ...

This past summer, a colony of bald-faced wasps took up residence right next to my garage door. Because I know how beneficial ...

Watch for spider mites especially on true evergreens like arborvitae, juniper and Italian cypress. Treat with a miticide for control. Many people with poinsettias cannot bring themselves to throw away ...

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number ...

All-green plant palettes also are increasing in demand. “Homeowners are not as interested in flowers now but are seeking all-green tones in plant materials,” says Cervoni. “Layering textures ...