Leafsnap is a free app that identifies plant ... take leaf photos against a white backdrop, which is a bit awkward if you're traipsing around in nature. But, apparently, this boosts identification ...

Whether you're taking on a previous homeowner's garden or going on a nature walk, here's how to identify what species a ...

Plant-id apps promise to identify plants from a picture taken on your smartphone or tablet ... We used a range of species including trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, bulbs and wildflowers. All ...

It’s one small upside to fall yard cleanup: All those perennials you’ve been nursing along for years have been dutifully growing, and they occasionally benefit from being divided. Here’s ...

This widely adapted perennial legume is grown in every state in the US. Alfalfa does best on soils with fine to medium textures that are moderately to well drained and neutral or higher in pH. It ...

Fall is an ideal time to plant perennials and shrubs, when temperatures are cooler and rainfall is plentiful. Just make sure they’re suited to withstand winters in your USDA Hardiness zone (find ...

How to rid your yard of poison hemlock? If you plan to remove the plant yourself, be sure to wear protective gear – such as goggles, face mask, gloves and a long sleeve shirt – before handling ...

You could call this the "spiny, green, ping-pong ball plant" if you wanted, and why not? It is actually a very common, perennial aquatic species found throughout most of eastern North America ...

Whether you want to cultivate pretty outdoor perennials or you just bought a new houseplant, heed these best and worst practices for watering plants indoors and out and you’ll reap healthy ...

Native asters are beautiful and help support local wildlife. Plus, here's everything you need to know about New England aster ...

Ideally, perennials should be lifted, divided and replanted every three to five years. You'll be rewarded with healthy, vigorous growth and a crop of new plants. Plants should be divided when they ...

Fox News host Trey Gowdy gives his take on Vice President Kamala Harris' recent media blitz on 'Sunday Night in America.' ...