With its unique leaf shape and bright purple flowers, henbit is fairly easy to identify, but its botanical doppelgangers could also be invading your yard.

Though the classic purple variety is probably the most widely recognized coneflower, you can grow others in your garden in ...

The sky is full of stars, and so is the garden. Named for their likeness to stars, with radiating petals surrounding a round center, the beautiful Asteraceae family are some ...

In his latest Earth Matters column, Allan McKeown reflects on the joy and legacy of planting trees, sharing how native species like Redbuds and Oaks can combat climate change and biodiversity loss ...

Have you ever wondered how to make your garden and outdoor spaces feel inviting all year long? Each season brings its own ...

A new exhibition chronicles how a paintings conservator and chemist solved a color mystery in one of the painter’s most beloved works.

What is it? The plant is called Saints' Daisy. "So it's in the sunflower family," said Sean Carson with the Santa Barbara ...

With this weird, long warm fall, it’s easy to put off putting your garden to bed for the winter. But weather can change very ...

Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), for instance, is beloved for its ...

Pachysandra is a popular ground cover, but is it the right choice for your garden? Here's a look at the best grass ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself ...