Manicured suburban lawns might look neat, but they don’t do much for local birds. They offer little food or shelter, so ...
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Earth talk: Native plants

Dear EarthTalk: How can we help native plant species survive in a warmer world where their terrain is heating up as a result ...
Prevention is key to managing this widespread plant disease.
During the coming winter months, harsh weather and hungry critters can make the colder months tough on some plants. The coldest months of the year can be the most challenging to the health of trees ...
Theories abound as to best practices for growing vegetables—and one topic open for debate is whether or not to prune pepper ...
A cold-hardy banana tree with maroon striped leaves, a snowbell tree that reblooms, and several more ever-higher-performing hydrangeas are among the most interesting new trees and shrubs hitting the ...
Tired of patchy lawns and endless weeding? Meet the ground cover plants that practically do your gardening for you. If your ...
Examine property for trees, thinking about their future. Use a guide to help identify trees. Eliminate invasive shrubs, bushes that can choke Early spring is a good time to look at the trees and ...
But if you want to make peony flowers really shine, try growing these companion plants for peonies for even more garden color ...
You might know to steer clear of green potatoes and rhubarb leaves. That’s because they produce toxins that can make humans ...
If you’re a gardening newbie who gets busy or forgetful, your plant babies suffer the consequences.Eventually, dead leaves around a once-thriving houseplant can make it feel like your green thumb is ...