Most people picture xeriscaping as a gravel pit with one sad cactus gasping in the sun. That image has scared off more would-be converts than any water bill ever could. The truth is that the most ...

Plants need water, light, and air to thrive. But when they transport water from the soil up to their leaves, they defy ...

Summer is not the traditional time for planting, but you can add perennials to your garden this month, provided you pick wisely. That is where drought-tolerant perennials come to the fore; they can be ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! It is hard to believe Mother’s Day is this Sunday! It seems summer has started early with all the warm weather, not to mention thunderstorms. Hanging ...

Most gardening advice will tell you to amend your soil, fertilize on a schedule, and deadhead religiously. Here’s what that ...

These hardy perennials can handle heat, drought, and tough conditions—so you can enjoy a beautiful garden with far less work.

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In case you didn’t get the memo, California and the rest of the West are deep in drought, with no end in sight, so there’s no better time than now to reshape your landscaping — or balcony-scaping — ...

Some flowering plants just won’t quit! Discover gorgeous annuals, perennials, and vines to plant in spring for radiant blooms ...

Even though perennials may die back above ground each winter, their roots remain alive, which is why the colorful blooms typically return anew.