Ever look at your garden and wonder if all those plants are really working for you? This year, more gardeners are making bold ...

The layer of fallen leaves provides winter shelter and insulation for many creatures, including insects, spiders, toads, ...

Black spots on tomato leaves are usually caused by fungal diseases like Septoria leaf spot or early blight, which thrive in warm, humid weather and can reduce yields or kill plants if untreated. Treat ...

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.

Landscaping under any tree can be challenging, thanks to the dense shade cast by the branches and the abundance of thick roots in the soil. But black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) seem to be in a ...

Powdery mildew poses a major threat to black currant production, yet some cultivars naturally withstand infection far better ...

If you were a Girl Scout or a Boy Scout, you probably heard the adage "leaves of three, let them be" to deter you from getting poison ivy rash. And, while it is true that a poison ivy leaf contains ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pests like hornworms are common tomato garden pests that will make quick work of your tomato plants. Some of these pesky bugs may hide out in ...

An unusual arrangement of leaves in a 407-million-year-old fossilized plant is complicating scientists’ understanding of plant evolution. Most land plants living today have spiral patterns involving ...

Some garden plants are ant magnets - but not always for the wrong reasons. Here's when to worry and when to let them march on.

There are many excellent companions for blueberries, but plants that take up too much space or need more alkaline soils ...