You've got squirrels making a mess of your garden, but maybe you should reconsider planting daffodils if you're hoping to ward off these hungry little rodents.

This hardy native plant does not need much, if any, fertilizer. Too much fertilizer can lead to growth with plenty of leaves ...

Give your plants a bit more pep in their step with the surprisingly versatile gardening essential, tomato food ...

To be fair, landscape fabric has its place. Unfortunately, it’s widely misused in most home landscape applications, where it ...

Ground covers, perennials, shrubs or even a slender tree would be easier to care for and could add color, texture and interest to a smaller yard.

Radical cutback of old or damaged foliage not only usually yields new foliage but can encourage a second round of bloom in ...

Bloody cranesbill is a perennial geranium that grows enthusiastically with little care, particularly once established. It can tolerate drought and doesn't need deadheading, unless you want to ...

The Alpena Garden Club’s Summer Garden Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, featuring seven beautiful local ...

As far as summer perennials go, catmint is at the top of horticulturist Christine Froehlich’s list for pruning. "The number ...

Tufted hairgrass, with its shifting colors and texture, is the latest pick for Seattle Grows, a feature where designers name ...

Regardless of how heat-tolerant your perennials are, it's always a good idea to plant them in the early morning or evening during July—never during the warm afternoons. Also, make sure to water more ...

Artificial grass has come a long way since your granddad’s Astroturf. Today’s synthetics, made of nylon or polymer, have ...