Hoover suggests starting with a simpler strategy: Growing plants that deer don’t enjoy eating. “Try to choose plants that ...

Squirrels may look harmless while darting across the fence or posing on a tree branch, but once they find your garden, all ...

When you're short on space in your landscape, it's vital to choose the right tree so it doesn't overwhelm your yard. Here are some to avoid and some to plant.

Oregon botanist Suzie Savoie uses wildflowers to transform home gardens into water-wise, fire-resistant pollinator havens.

Coral bells are the low-maintenance perennials that add color to the yard without showy flowers. These plants come in many ...

Deer devoured my garden plants for years until I discovered this spray. Since then, it's been sayonara to nibbled stems and hello to beautiful blooms!

Across the eastern United States, tree communities are shifting toward fewer species in a process known as homogenization.

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Red flowering shrubs are a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape, providing a burst of color and visual interest.

Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and low, spreading growth habit, which reduces flame height. Ranging from ...

When driving through the Sandhills, we often see flowering weeds in fields or roadsides. Casual walks along a country road may cause us to stop and check out the weeds ...