Heterostyly, a floral polymorphism where a species produces two or three distinct flower types with reciprocal arrangements ...

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Try your hand at bird landscaping, and you’ll quickly learn that landscaping is for the birds—literally! Planting a garden with birds in mind pays off fast, attracting birds in greater numbers with ...

The moment you approach the grand brick mansion that anchors the property, you realize this isn’t your average community garden where someone’s proud aunt shows off her prize-winning zucchini. This is ...

It's beneficial to keep roses away from large trees and shrubs that can overshadow them and aggressively compete for water ...

A Kansas City lawyer’s land southeast of Warrensburg teems with catfish, fossils and what thrived here before mankind. | ...

The flowers are beautiful, but don't be tempted to grow these invasive, noxious weeds that can harm native species and ...

The Mecosta and Osceola-Lake Conservation Districts will hold their fall tree, shrub and native plant sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p ...

To prune in spring, summer or fall -- that is the question. Luckily, we have some answers for you because these perennials ...

Simple garden changes that might boost indoor comfort and make your home feel more relaxing and inviting year-round.

At a time of growing concern about declines in insect populations, native plants are having a moment, with local fans such as ...

There is something magical about flowering vines that return every year without needing to be replanted, as they carry with ...