Flowering sweet Joe pye weed with groups of small pink blooms and green foliage. - Cynthia Shirk/Shutterstock While deer are essential to a balanced ecosystem, these herbivores primarily feed on ...

How does this description sound for a perennial: A native plant that is deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, likes full sun, attracts butterflies, deadheading not required and low maintenance? After ...

Removal isn’t the only option for a big, old shrub that’s outgrowing its space or just not blooming well anymore. Many overgrown shrubs can be brought back into size and shape and even induced to ...

You can still plant beautiful perennials in your garden, even in the July heat. However, if you plan to do so, it's important to know which plants will thrive under these conditions—and which will ...

In my work as a professional gardener, I often have to deal with perennials that are problematic. They either spread aggressively, grow too fast, or are difficult to divide and move around. The list ...

Planning a flower garden for this year? There are so many considerations to think about. First you need to pick out the best spot for the types of plants you wish to grow. Full sun, part shade or ...

The critical period for weed control (CPWC) identifies the phase of the crop growth cycle when weed interference results in unacceptable yield losses; however, the effect of planting date on CPWC is ...