One such plant is the 'Gro-Low' fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'). It also does well in dry areas, as it's drought-tolerant and doesn't mind growing in shallow rocky soil. This makes it ideal ...

‘Plants themselves reduce the surrounding air temperature ... Incorporate bermed areas for year-round interest Building up areas of a hot and dry garden is an artful design trick that adds interest ...

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

So you just bought a tropical houseplant. Before you go full steam ahead, it's important to acclimate it to the new ...

The butterflies are enjoying the mud puddle I provide in the landscape! The zebra swallowtails were happy to pose for a ...

Keeping weeds from taking over isn't easy. Instead of using chemicals, grow sweet woodruff, a gorgeous ground cover that ...

Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding—and sometimes most frustrating—plants to grow in the garden. Just as the fruit begins to ripen, gardeners often face problems like cracked skins, blackened ...

Today’s column introduces guidelines for year-round gardening for herbaceous perennial plants that are native to a ...

July’s arrival says we are at the midpoint of summer and prime time for all summer activities across Wisconsin. For plants, ...

Gardening isn't just about beauty. It's about pruning, failure, and cutting losses. Here are gardening lessons that apply to ...

Lavender contains essential oils such as linalool and camphor, which give it its distinctive floral scent. While it’s ...

Plants can't survive without water. But too much or too little causes problems. More plants have been killed by improper ...