October is a fantastic time to plant trees and shrubs, as the cooler temperatures and increased rainfall create ideal conditions for root establishment before the winter chill sets in. Whether you’re ...

Invasive plants are highly opportunistic and they don’t need much help from us to thrive, writes gardening columnist.

Beneficials are drawn in by the tubular shape and appealing colors of honeysuckle ... Lantana is instantly recognizable and is one of a handful of plants you'll find in basically any butterfly garden.

I have a love-hate relationship with the Buddleia davidii, better known as the butterfly bush. I have at least six growing in ...

There are unlimited ways to observe National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day, and that includes simply getting outside.

While Monarch butterflies receive a lot of press, and rightly so, we are fortunate enough to have other butterflies which ...

Indoor plants not only beautify a home but also contribute to improved air quality and a calming atmosphere. However, for pet ...

Year round, Mt Hakodate’s Kokia Park in Takashima, Shiga Prefecture, offers wonderful views of Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest ...

Help out vital pollinators in your garden by providing the plants, water, and other essentials they need to overwinter.

A guide to fall planting including how to prepare for spring and what to plant right now in the fall garden with expert ...

Many gardens go drab this time of year after summer flowers have faded away. But in fields and along roadsides, swaths of ...

Asters are in a large family of plants that have ray flowers or petals emanating from ... (Sheryl DeVore/For the Lake County ...