Gardening

These beneficial insects are ready to lend a helping hand in your yard and garden by keeping the destructive and...

Prickly pear cactus blooms in spring and has benefits for wildlife. Here's what you should know about their flowers and...

Get the lowdown on these bizarre, crawly creatures—from plump and stripy to horned and dangerous. And see the adult moths...

The spotted lanternfly is invasive—and it's taking over in the U.S. Here's how to get rid of this pest and...

Even the most prickly cactus can have stunning blooms. Take a look at white, pink, yellow and more colors of...

Hydrangeas are classic garden shrubs but, as these fascinating facts prove, they're more complex than you may think.

Dahlberg daisy plants have feathery foliage and yellow blooms. These drought tolerant, heat tolerant flowering plants attract butterflies.

Succulents are beautiful, low maintenance plants. Discover what makes these drought tolerant succulents the hottest thing in horticulture.

This tropical plant is drought tolerant, and can also be planted in pots. Get tips for growing plumeria, and see...

Even if you don't have a big yard, you can still grow a succulent container garden. Find out how to...

Learn which monarch butterfly predators and parasites pose a real threat to their survival, and which are part of the...

In wildfire-prone areas, fire control is a must. You can still have attractive landscaping while choosing fire resistant plants.

Weave motion and texture into your garden beds with perennial grasses. Find the perfect ornamental grass pick for your...

What is xeriscaping and is it right for your yard? Use this drought garden strategy to conserve water in any...

Look for these clues to tell different types of squirrels apart, and learn more about squirrels' quirky habits and where...

Some butterflies will actually visit hummingbird feeders! Learn more about offering fruit and sugar water for butterflies.

Agave's spiky leaves make it a popular drought-tolerant plant. Here's how to care for an agave plant in your container...

The beautiful, flowering spikes of penstemon transform the garden in spring and summer, attracting hummingbirds from near and far.

Need a drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant blooming vine for your flower garden? Butterfly vine might be the answer you're looking for.

Agave plants bloom once and then die. However, agave do produce 'offsets' or as they are often referred to, agave pups....

Replace your thirsty ground covers with these flowering, drought-tolerant plants that are sure to add beauty to your garden while...

Beautiful and drought tolerant, aloe vera attracts hummingbirds and can be grown in almost any garden. Learn tips for aloe...

You can still have a gorgeous garden even when rainfall is scarce. Follow these tips to grow a drought tolerant...

A rosemary shrub isn't just for cooking—rosemary is also a great ornamental plant that does well in the landscape, including...

Honeyvine, or milkweed vine, is a native host plant for monarchs. But it can spread aggressively. Find out if it's...

Milkweed tussock moth caterpillars are some of the most interesting caterpillars you can find in the garden—just plant milkweed to...

If you're a gourd grower, here's how to keep squash bugs out of your garden so they don't ruin your...