This Is Why Some Trees Don’t Drop Dead Leaves
Why do some trees not lose their leaves in winter? And why do leaves sometimes not change color in fall? Get expert answers.
Grow American Holly Plants to Deck Your Yard
Have a holly, jolly backyard with American holly. Plant perks include evergreen foliage and red berries in winter that birds...
Top 10 Red Foliage Plants That Turn Up the Heat
Red foliage plants light up gardens even without flowers. Add drama and warmth to your garden with plants whose bold...
6 Invasive Berry Bushes You Should Never Grow
Berry bushes look attractive and can benefit wildlife, but some do more harm than good, invading natural areas and even...
Should You Grow a Mulberry Tree? Pros and Cons
Mulberries trees provide delicious fruits for humans and birds, but they can be messy and invasive. Learn more before adding...
3 Types of Deer Found in North America
Learn about the three types of deer that live in the United States, including which subspecies is common in your...
Grow a Better, Non-Invasive Japanese Barberry Bush
Barberry bush has a bad reputation as an invasive shrub. Noninvasive cultivars make Japanese barberry an option for landscapes again.
Rare White Monarch Butterfly Spotted in Missouri
A rare white monarch butterfly has appeared in Missouri! Learn what would cause a monarch to be white, and where...
The Best Small Trees for Home Landscaping
Learn how to use small trees for landscaping to create the ideal backyard in every season — even if you...
Floriography: Reveal the Secrets of Victorian Flower Language
Read the language of flowers and travel back to the Victorian times, when bouquets sent messages of love friendship and...
Burning Bush Plants: What Gardeners Need to Know
Burning bush plants are known for red fall foliage, but the seeds invade natural areas. Grow a sterile cultivar or...
How to Grow an Arrowwood Viburnum Shrub
Arrowwood viburnum adds seasonal interest with plenty of wildlife perks. Here's how to add this hardy shrub to your backyard...
7 Fascinating Chipmunk Facts to Know
From how much they weigh to how far they can jump, learn fun chipmunk facts about these commonly spotted, adorable...
Snowberry Bush Care and Growing Tips
Birds, butterflies and pollinators all enjoy snowberry — a flowering shrub that produces abundant berries during the cold of wintertime.
Elderberry Bush Care and Growing Tips
For showy flower clusters and edible berries that you (and the birds) will love, grow an elderberry bush in your...
3 Types of Wasps That Sting and 6 That (Usually) Don’t
A few wasps are stinging nuisances, but most are ecosystem heroes. Here are common types of wasps to avoid, plus...
That Huge Bumblebee Is Actually a Carpenter Bee
Learn how to identify a carpenter bee. Find out where and how long the bees live and what to do...
This Is Why You Never See a Monarch Chrysalis
You see monarch caterpillars, you see monarch butterflies — but why don't you see a monarch chrysalis? Here's what makes...
Spicebush Shrub Care and Growing Tips
Attract butterflies and birds with a beautiful native spicebush. This shrub has colorful fall foliage, red berries and pretty spring...
Identify and Attract a Common Wood Nymph Butterfly
Learn what a common wood nymph butterfly looks like and where to spot one. Also learn about this butterfly's host...
Have No Fear of the Cicada Killer Wasp
A cicada killer wasp looks scary, but these bugs don't deserve your terror! Here's where to find these peaceful, non-aggressive...
How to Identify a Mud Dauber Wasp and Its Nest
Not all wasps are out to sting you — and the mud dauber certainly isn't. Here's why these scary-looking bugs...
Japanese Anemone Care and Growing Tips
Welcome autumn with Japanese anemone — a cheerful perennial that pollinators love! Learn how to grow this low-maintenance plant.
Norway Maple vs Sugar Maple Tree: What’s the Difference?
Sugar maple can be a sweet addition, but its invasive impostor is not. Here's how to tell the difference between...
Bat Facts: Why Bats Are Beneficial, Not Scary
We are better off with bats. These bat facts will make you rethink the unsung heroes of the night and...
Why Are My Potatoes Green, and Are They Safe to Eat?
A reader asks if green potatoes from the grocery store are unripe. Find out if eating green potatoes will make...
If Your Flower Bulbs Are Growing in Fall, This Is What to Do
It's good to plan ahead for spring by planting bulbs early, but what if the bulbs start growing in fall?...
This Is What a Praying Mantis Egg Case Looks Like
See photos of what a praying mantis egg case looks like in the garden and find out when the eggs...
Can You Transplant a Florist Hydrangea into the Garden?
If you received a florist hydrangea as a gift, you might wonder if it will grow outdoors like a landscape...
Paper Wasp vs Yellow Jacket: How to Tell the Difference
Some bugs can be tricky to tell apart, especially when you don't want to get close! Here's how to distinguish...
10 Plants That Japanese Beetles Don’t Like
Beetles be gone! Add plants that repel Japanese beetles to your garden and protect your favorite flowers from unsightly damage.
