7 Fascinating Maple Tree Facts You Should Know
From how tall maple trees can grow to the surprisingly cold temperatures they can withstand, you'll love learning these fun maple tree facts.
Apple Scab Disease: Treatment and Prevention
What causes spots on apple tree leaves, or lesions on fruits? Learn about apple scab disease and how to treat...
Grow Russian Sage Plants for Fall Color
Keep your garden blooming well into fall by planting Russian sage. Learn how to grow Russian sage, discover the benefits...
Design a Gothic Garden and Embrace the Darkness
From black plants to moody decor, Gothic garden elements can offer a unique outlet to express your gardening dark side.
Plant a Prairie Garden in Your Backyard
Perfect your own prairie garden. Learn how to cultivate an oasis of grassland flora in your backyard for beauty and...
See What a Sphinx Moth Caterpillar and Pupa Looks Like
Here's how to identify sphinx moth caterpillars and sphinx moth pupa in your garden. Learn what to look for in...
11 Poisonous Plants Every Cat Owner Should Avoid
Learn what common cut flowers and indoor plants are toxic to cats and what you should do if your cat...
Top 10 Shrubs and Plants With Red Berries
Shrubs and plants with red berries add a pop of scarlet-hued color to any garden and provide food for wild...
Serviceberry Tree Care and Growing Tips
With spring flowers, summer berries and fall colors, native serviceberry trees and shrubs are a delight in all seasons and...
What Type of Caterpillar Eats Parsley Plants?
Wondering if those eggs or caterpillars on your herb plants are pests or beneficial wildlife? Identify a parsley caterpillar and...
How to Get Rid of Thistle Plants in Your Yard
Canada thistle and bull thistle are invasive plants classified as noxious weeds. Learn how to get rid of thistle and...
11 Stonecrop Sedum Varieties to Grow
Splashy sedums transform outdoor spots from dull to dazzling. Grow these colorful stonecrop varieties to brighten up your garden.
False Sunflower Plant Care and Growing Tips
Bright yellow false sunflower plants provide a welcome burst of late summer color in your garden beds. And they're perennials!
Garden Mum vs Florist Mum: What’s the Difference?
Garden centers are filled with gorgeous chrysanthemum plants in fall. But should you choose a garden mum or a florist...
9 Butterfly Garden Flowers to Grow From Seeds
Want to attract butterflies on a budget? Fill your garden with colorful butterfly flowers from just a few packets of...
Do Deer Eat Milkweed Plants?
Find out how to keep deer from eating milkweed without deterring the monarch butterflies you are trying to attract.
Try Attracting Butterflies With Fruit
Nectar flowers aren't the only way to bring butterflies to your garden. Offer fruit for a new butterfly food source.
Top 10 Types of Ornamental Grass for Your Yard
Low-maintenance and versatile, ornamental grass is a great way to add color, movement and seasonal interest to your yard.
18 Fascinating Butterfly Facts You Didn’t Know
Why are butterfly wings different colors? Where do they sleep at night? Learn all about butterflies with these interesting butterfly...
How to Prevent Rose Sawfly Larvae Damage
Spotting holes and brown spots on your rose leaves? You might have roseslugs or rose sawfly larvae. Here's how to...
Small, Medium and Large Shrubs for Every Landscape
Shrubs of any size provide valuable resources for nature, and they beautify your yard. Check out our list of small,...
Astilbe Plant Care and Growing Tips
Perfect for adding long-lasting color and flair to moist, shady gardens, here's how to successfully grow and care for astilbe...
Top 10 Red Hummingbird Flowers to Grow
Give your garden a bold, colorful new look with gorgeous red hummingbird flowers that these pretty pollinators will love.
Top 10 Fall Annuals to Keep Your Garden Blooming
Extend summer color into the autumn months with these fall annuals. They love cooler temps, and many can even tolerate...
What Are Invasive Plants—And How to Get Rid of Them
Learn the definition of invasive vs aggressive plants, and what you can do to stop their spread in your...
Are American Pokeweed Berries Poisonous?
A garden expert answers questions about American pokeweed. Find out if this shrub is a native plant and if pokeweed...
Hydrangea Not Blooming? Here’s What to Do
A hydrangea not blooming can be a frustrating issue for gardeners who adore its beautiful flowers. Here's how to solve...
How to Treat Black Spot and Rose Rosette Disease
Are your roses looking a little sick? Get expert advice on how to handle rose rosette disease, black spot on...
Hummingbirds Flock to Trumpet Vine—But Is It Invasive?
In the right landscape, trumpet vine draws hummingbirds and other pollinators in droves. Here's how and where to grow this...
Bee vs Hoverfly: Meet the Flies That Look Like Bees
Bees and their look-alikes, including robber flies and hoverflies, are good bugs for your garden. Learn about flies that look...
5 Tried-and-True Tips for Storing Seeds
Save those seeds! Our volunteer field editors share their proven tips for storing garden seeds for the next growing season.
