Today flowering plant species outnumber by twenty to one those of ferns and cone-bearing trees, or conifers, which had thrived for 200 million years before the first bloom appeared. As a food ...

In the fall, the number of birds visiting your yard and garden may drop. During this season, when food is scarce, use these ...

Salvia is a standout choice for folks seeking a deer-resistant flower that brings both beauty and resilience to their outdoor ...

Plant lovers will enjoy the aptly named Christmas cactus, with its flat green stems which erupt with red and pink flowers as ...

Ferns might lack flowers, but they're great plants for a shady spot. Many are evergreen and most have intricately cut leaves that are as beautiful as any bloom. Which? Gardening magazine grew a range ...

Jerry has found a bird’s nest fern with a leaf mutation – one leaf has an interesting, forked tip. “If I want to perpetuate this and create an entirely new plant with just forked leaves ...

There are nearly 4,000 native bee species in the United States, contributing to pollination in agricultural, urban and ...

The landscape designer Donald Pell believes using a wider palette with nonnatives from around the world can add joy to ...

Planting bulbs in the fall is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to ensure a vibrant, colorful garden in the early ...

This week's Plant Pick of the Week is a native shrub that turns wine-red and ripens blue-black berries in early fall.