Plants

If your summer plans include caprese salads, fresh pesto, or refreshing basil drinks, you’ll want a healthy supply of basil. While sunlight and well-drained soil are essential, pairing basil with…

As summer temperatures begin to climb, many British gardeners are reaching for their watering cans more often. But experts are now warning that watering your garden at the wrong time…

On Verona Island, a quiet grassy field slopes gently toward the river, guarded by a cluster of ancient apple trees. To most, these trees appear as nothing more than old…

The iconic 150-year-old Sitka spruce, known locally as the Yaquina Bay Muscle Tree, at Oregon’s Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site is facing a new chapter focused on its ecological role…

Nothing beats biting into a fresh slice of watermelon during summer. If you love this juicy fruit, why not grow your own watermelon plants right in your garden? Here’s a…

Homeowners associations (HOAs) often impose strict rules on front-yard landscaping to maintain uniformity, safety, and property values. Certain plants are commonly banned or discouraged because they cause issues like attracting…

Botanist Jessie Dickson has raised alarm over Home Depot’s sale of invasive and harmful plants like English ivy and tropical milkweed, which threaten native ecosystems across the country. In a…

An Iowa gardener has alerted the community about invasive plants being sold at local garden centers, urging caution when purchasing popular but harmful species like Japanese barberry, dame’s rocket, and…

Trellising climbing plants and flowers not only enhances garden beauty but also promotes healthier growth and easier maintenance. Experts recommend supporting these 11 plants on trellises, fences, or pergolas to…

Outdoor writer Kara Swarthout, a state forest ranger, recently discovered flowering pitcher plants in Pennsylvania’s state forest lands—an exciting find for plant enthusiasts. Invited to see these seldom-seen carnivorous plants,…