Many homeowners plant shrubs for privacy or curb appeal. While they are relatively low-maintenance, there is a hidden cost.

Q: My fashionable sister in law has always been envious of my back yard plantings. Her yard is about the same size as mine ...

The problem with your Japanese magnolias is an insect problem, not a disease. The tan growths are magnolia scale insects.

On a quiet street in Wilmette, Illinois, native plants bloom in broad sweeps and bright bursts, bringing color and life to ...

insects may appear colorful, fascinating, or even harmless, some people are terrified of them. I can already hear the squeals…”ewww, go away”…or words to that effect. Often, that’s followed by a soft ...

An expert reveals five important gardening tasks not to miss out on in September if you want your plants, lawn and ...

As the temperatures begin to fall you may notice a decrease in pest populations. Although you may not see them out anymore, they are still present. Many insects overwinter by entering a state of ...

Skip the busywork this autumn. Experts reveal 5 gardening jobs that waste your time, and the smarter tasks to focus on for a ...

Rabbitbrush is an important late-season plant for pollinators, beneficial insects, and wildlife. This new queen will forage before finding overwintering space. Photo: Lisa Mason, Native plants can ...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Urban Roots is hosting its Little Gardener sessions this season.

Tending to a garden provides a lifelong education in science and wonder, if you get in the dirt and look closely.

“Indigenous plants provide food and shelter to local animal life such as insects, birds, frogs and reptiles. Plants which support local insects, in turn support local birds and ultimately a ...