In addition to being able to identify weeds, you can take steps to help prevent them from growing in order to keep a healthy garden this summer. Check out this handy list and helpful information.

In late August, there is a vast assortment of insect action in our gardens, and it is worth a listen and a watch to see what is happening. The cicadas are unmistakable with their daily continuous ...

The mere mention of common garden plant diseases is enough to make even the most experienced gardener feel anxious. Online resources abound, but learning to properly identify problems can sometimes be ...

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What do these plants have in common: Callery pear trees, barberry shrubs and yellow flag iris? Sure, they’re all pretty in bloom. But more ominously, they are all invasive plants. These are among ...

It’s a little sad to see your plants struggling because of pests, especially if you’ve put a lot of time and effort into growing them. If you’re worried about the risks of using chemicals to fend off ...

The first plant I taught each of my three kids to identify was poison ivy. Making sure they knew how to avoid a plant that can cause such discomfort was important to me as a parent. Although they ...

Every year when spring officially arrives, people spend more time in the great outdoors as the season gears up. Whether you’re looking for help identifying plants along your morning hike or designing ...

Gardening enthusiasts often select plants based on aesthetics, fragrance, or ease of care. However, some popular choices can become invasive, outcompeting native species and disrupting local ...

You're in your garden and notice a beautiful, new-to-you flower that has popped up somewhere unexpected — pull it or leave it? Or perhaps an unfamiliar garden pest has ravaged your tomato plants. Or ...