Our rainfall this year might look "normal" on paper, but it was functionally dry much of the time -- enough to make it a ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture ...

Plumbago with green foliage and blue flowers - Joe Kuis/Shutterstock Plumbago (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides) is a ...

Although Japanese spirea is a beautiful shrub, it is considered invasive in many U.S. states. Here are some beautiful, native ...

While xeriscape gardens are designed to be low-maintenance and drought-resistant, proper winter preparation ensures your ...

Now that much of our brilliantly coloured fall foliage has disappeared thanks to recent strong winds, let’s add some ...

Planting at the wrong time can cause the tubers to rot.

If you live in a chilly zone and know how to overwinter a garden, you may well have cut your delphiniums ... Once any ...

Texas sage plants from Southwest Texas freeze in North Central Texas. Many types of yuccas get too much rain ... Zone 7 and use the Hardiness Zone map of 1990. Hopefully you have an older ...

What Is a Native Plant? Native plants are species that would naturally exist in an area without human introduction. They’ve ...

In Norway’s far north, farmers and growers are finding ways to thrive. Their hard-won wisdom — practical, scientific and ...

Editor’s note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening and home landscape questions ...