When these plants first bloom after 7-10 years of growth, they emit a powerful smell to attract beetles for pollination. The ...

The common name, mad dog skullcap, bears some explanation. It was previously thought that skullcap was able to cure and prevent rabies. The claims were disproven. Native Americans did, however, use ...

Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather ...

A Charleston landscaper designs beautiful backyard edible gardens. He's launching fruit tree giveaways for lower-income ...

Carmel Mission, founded in 1771, stands as one of California’s most authentic and beautiful Spanish missions. The entire town ...

Native plants are more than just part of the scenery. They’re the backbone of functioning ecosystems — especially for native birds and insects. When these plants disappear, so do the species that ...

It’s garden season. All the trees, bushes and pretty flowers in my backyard look so innocent. But I have learned – the hard way – that they are out to get me. They are a well-organized crime family, ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

Plants can't survive without water. But too much or too little causes problems. More plants have been killed by improper ...

Colorful coneflowers from the 'Sunseeker,' 'Supreme,' and 'Cheyenne Spirit' series are great picks for attracting pollinators ...

Trees provide essential structure while adding their own unique beauty to the landscape. Discover gorgeous flowering trees ...

Calamites Calamites is an extinct genus of plants that look like trees and had thrived during the Carboniferous period for about 300 million years ago. They are related to modern horsetails as ...