Coneflowers are not subtle. They have a large central seed head with vibrant pink or purple petals radiating outwards and ...

Ground covers, perennials, shrubs or even a slender tree would be easier to care for and could add color, texture and interest to a smaller yard.

Gardeners have had a broad range of experiences with their vegetable gardens this season. Some planted early in May with the ...

In the search for a "no maintenance" plant, daylily is about as close as one can get. Indeed, it often is mused "daylilies ...

Joe and Kathy Touchette’s thoughtfully designed landscape has earned Ramblewood Garden Club’s July Yard of the Month, ...

I was sitting at a beach in Vermillion, Ohio last Sunday. The heat was substantial. I saw 97 degrees on the thermometer in my ...

One of my favorite spring flowers for perennials is the peony. Peonies are a long-lived perennial that you should be able to enjoy for decades. A few years after Sharon and I got married; my parents ...

Maybe you don't have the room or the time to add compost to your soil. Luckily, leaves and stems are also great vehicles for ...

Explore garden decor ideas that use small details to create a big impact and turn your outdoor space into something truly special.

White capote has the potential to reach 50 feet in height and tolerate wetter soil than most fruit trees and will yield a ...

Using twigs to make plant markers is free and sustainable. Whittle them down to create a place to write plant names, and apply sealer on top to preserve them.

The garden is looking full and lush now, with leaves as deep green as they will ever be and many of the more luxuriant ...