Ruysch was a meticulous observer of nature, an artist whose insects seem real enough to buzz out of their frames.

In spring, gardeners act like kids in a candy store, greedily stuffing everything we can get our hands on into the ground.

To prune in spring, summer or fall -- that is the question. Luckily, we have some answers for you because these perennials ...

A deer in your garden is equal parts charming and nerve-wracking. But there are plenty of deer-resistant flowers and bushes ...

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If it is still green and growing strong, wait another week or two. Then, cut back any remaining foliage close to the ground. Carefully dig the roots; they are somewhat brittle. When replanting, look ...

Dividing herbaceous perennials in the fall is an easy way to create new plants for your garden. A herbaceous perennial overwinters as a fleshy underground mass that can be cut into smaller pieces to ...

Most people think of pruning as a late winter or early spring chore, but cutting back some of your perennials in fall can ...

The Native Plant Society describes the butterfly milkweed — known scientifically as Asclepias tuberosa — as native to several counties across Indiana, blooming in the summer and easy to grow from seed ...

If you find ants in your plants bothersome or need to bring them indoors, read on to learn how to get rid of ants in pots and ...

Save time in the garden with these 13 low-maintenance plants that don’t need deadheading — from coneflowers to honeysuckle, ...

Dear Master Gardener: My peony has become too shaded and is not blooming well. I need to move it. When is the best time to ...