Native insects have evolved along with native plants, so they recognize them as food. Filling a garden with exotic plants ...

Native annuals have somehow gotten lost in the shuffle, likely because most of them aren’t readily available at the garden ...

This vine will grow best in well-drained organic soils and produces the most blooms if planted in full sun. Crossvine can ...

“Butterfly milkweed has showy clusters of vibrant red to orange, tubular blooms attract a wide variety of pollinators, ...

These 6 beautiful yet deadly plants can kill with a single touch. Learn about the most poisonous plants in the world and why ...

Heat can be intense in late summer, but some plants, like this beauty, are uniquely equipped to thrive in it - all while ...

Hummingbirds are some of the most captivating creatures to welcome into your garden. With their iridescent feathers, rapid ...

Ornamental grasses are the best way to make a xeriscaping landscape look vibrant. Blue grama is one of the most popular ...

Moonflower ( Ipomoea alba) is a perennial vine native to tropical and subtropical regions of North and South America, from ...

The campfire has certainly gone through some beautiful transformation in the past three years. First there was Campfire ...

My path to this harrowing moment began when I escaped nearly a decade of abuse from a pastor. I got a new job, packed my ...

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs a ...