Squirrels are adorable visitors, but they can wreak havoc on our gardens. There's one flowering plant you'll want to avoid ...

Red valerian or Jupiter’s beard (Centranthus ruber) is a long-blooming perennial from the western Mediterranean that will ...

The 12th annual Emmet Conservation District native plants/pollinators workshop and plant sale is set for Saturday, Aug. 9.

Neil Sperry shares tips to control weeds and treat plant diseases and pests, including what to do about a Mexican persimmon ...

Lavender is a great addition to any garden. Here's how the little purple plant can improve your yard—and increase your resale ...

Hardy Geraniums, low-maintenance perennials with continuous blooms, provide a long flowering season, resilience, and ...

Planting native flowers can help support birds, bees and butterflies around the DC region.

Toxic plant saps, which are found in harmless-looking plants, contain chemicals which react with light from the sun, causing ...

Wondering if you've missed the boat on summer planting? Here are eight perennials that you can still plant in July.

* Great partners: Most any warm-colored, sun-loving summer perennial pairs well, such as black-eyed susan, daylily, sunflower ...

Do you have perennials that have reseeded in your garden and crowded out plants you love? Do you have any house plants that you would like to share with friends, or suckers from shrubs that need ...

Pelargoniums and geraniums are from the same family, but they are often confused. However, geraniums are perennial plants ...