Sedum is a great ground cover to include in your garden if you live in a dry, sunny area. Here are some other plants and ...

Step into what looks like an ordinary alleyway in the shadow of downtown Lawrence’s taller buildings, and you’ll catch a ...

When it comes to gardening, one of the key factors to consider is the amount of sunlight your plants will receive. While some plants thrive in shady areas, others require full sun to reach their full ...

Scarlet sage is well-known for attracting several bird species, including cardinals. To make your garden more bird-friendly, ...

In the fall, the number of birds visiting your yard and garden may drop. During this season, when food is scarce, use these ...

Fragrant perennials — butterfly bush (Buddleia), yarrow, wormwood, Dianthus, some day lilies and hostas, bee balm (Monarda), ...

Knowing the ins and outs of looking after your garden can be hard at the best of time, so it is important to spot these eight ...

At a recent Daniel Island Garden Club meeting, Sharleen Johnson, owner of the James Island nursery Native Plants to the People, attributed the trend to the dwindling presence of native plants. “Native ...

Here are five expert steps to follow for successful winterizing of your coneflower collection. Cutting back is often best ...

However, not all plants are ideal for Missouri’s climate ... If you want your yard to turn into a purple paradise in the summer, purple coneflower is another flower to add to it. It produces lovely, ...

Pests and diseases seldom affect swamp milkweed, so it requires significantly less care and maintenance than other plants. Photo Credit: Andrew C / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 Purple coneflower is a ...