Invasive Common Buckthorn: A Threat to Our Forests
Common buckthorn trees and shrubs are difficult to control once they get a foothold. Here's how to manage these landscape invaders.
The Ball of Leaves in Your Tree Is (Probably) Not a Bird Nest
Not every nest in trees is a bird nest! Here's what a squirrel nest looks like and how to deter...
Japanese Painted Fern Care and Growing Tips
A Japanese painted fern has large fronds, colored like stained glass. Maturing at 2 feet, these deciduous ferns need shade...
If You Find a Baby Deer in Your Yard, Here’s What to Do
Discover when deer have babies, how to tell the age of a baby deer, and what to do if you...
Here’s How to Change Your Hydrangea Flower Color
There's a little science (and a lot of soil) behind why some hydrangea flowers change color from blue to pink....
How to Identify a Hackberry Emperor Butterfly
Learn what a hackberry emperor butterfly looks like and where to find one. Also find out the caterpillar's host plant.
Threadleaf Coreopsis Care and Growing Tips
Threadleaf coreopsis is a sun-loving perennial that blooms all summer. Add this easy-to-grow perennial flower to your garden.
Get Rid of Invasive Japanese Honeysuckle Plants
Though once grown as an ornamental, there's nothing pretty about a Japanese honeysuckle takeover. Here's how to remove this invasive...
Gardenia Bush Care and Growing Tips
With its fragrant flowers, a gardenia bush is sure to sweeten up your garden. Here's how to grow any plant...
Keep Invasive Purple Loosestrife Plants Out of Your Garden
This flower looks pretty, but don't be fooled — you don't want purple loosestrife in your garden. An expert explains...
Grow a Rainbow Garden With Pollinator Plants
Pick pollinator plants in every color! Grow a rainbow garden full of biodiversity for your favorite nectar-seekers.
Find the Perfect Phlox Flower for Your Garden
With a sweet fragrance and beautiful flair, these pollinator-enticing plants add color and elegance to the garden all season long.
Ants in Your Garden: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Managing ants in your garden is no picnic. Here's what you can do to solve your ant problem—and why sometimes...
Top 10 Fragrant Indoor Plants to Perfume Your Home
Love the sweet smell of flowers but lack outdoor garden space? Discover the fragrant indoor plants that will perfume your...
Top 10 Best Tomato Varieties to Grow
With so many tomato varieties, it can be hard to choose which ones to plant. We've gathered the best to...
The Ultimate Guide to Anemone Flower Care
Learn about the most common anemone flower types and how to care for them. Add these beautiful flowers to your...
How to Remove Invasive Bamboo Plants From Your Yard
It's no easy task, but it can be done. Here's what to know about running bamboo plants, plus some native...
Never Grow Devilishly Invasive Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus)
Tree of heaven is highly invasive and incredibly difficult to eradicate. Learn how to control ailanthus and manage its unchecked...
Purple Coneflower Care and Growing Tips
Learn how to grow purple coneflower. Adding these flowers to your yard is easy — and they're one of the...
Garlic Mustard: A Noxious Invasive Weed
Garlic mustard is a pungent, invasive headache for gardeners across America. Here's why you should get rid of this noxious...
The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Is Spreading: Protect Your Yard
The spotted lanternfly, native to Asia, is spreading and causing trouble in the U.S. Here's what to do if you...
Stop Volcano Mulching — It’s Harmful to Your Trees
Too much mulch can be a bad thing. Learn more about volcano mulching and other common mulch mistakes to avoid.
Witch Hazel Plant Care and Growing Tips
Witch hazel plant brightens up the landscape with colorful flowers and foliage. Here's how to add this eye-catching shrub to...
Top 10 Drought-Tolerant Hummingbird Plants That Like It Hot
The hotter, the better! Grow these drought-tolerant hummingbird plants that will thrive in the summer heat.
Wave Petunias Launches Anne Geddes Photoshoot Giveaway
Love blooms and babies? Wave Petunias has announced an exciting collaboration with photographer Anne Geddes. You could win a baby...
Choose The Right Type of Planter for Your Plant
With so many types of planters available, it can be difficult to know which to choose. Learn the pros and...
Impatiens vs Periwinkle Flowers: What’s the Difference?
It can be tricky to tell these two flowers apart. Here's what to know about impatiens vs periwinkle, including whether...
How to Identify and Get Rid of Earwigs
Here's how to recognize, trap and remove earwigs in the garden. Get expert tips to get rid of these odd-looking...
11 Plants That Like Shade and Wet Soil
Finding plants for moist, dark corners of the yard is a challenge—here are some of the best plants that thrive...
You Could Get Paid to Remove an Invasive Callery Pear Tree
From beloved to banished, cities and states are outlawing cultivars of the Callery pear, a popular, yet highly invasive, flowering...
