Although it's tempting to reach for a spray bottle when weeds pop up in your lawn, that shouldn't be your first impulse.

Don’t let midsummer be the only explosion of color in your garden. These late summer flowers will bring variety and a rainbow of hues to any garden bed.

Companion planting can provide unique benefits to apple trees. From low-growing ground covers to aromatic herbs and flowering ...

Members of the Aster and Symphyotrichum genera are long-beloved plants with a wide range of nativity across North America.

If you have the space, consider planting a rain garden. It's a beautiful and functional way to help prevent flooding in your ...

With increasing awareness of the risks of certain pesticides to essential pollinators like butterflies and bees, modern ...

(Clockwise from top left) Island Rush-rose, Common Yarrow, Mission Manzanita and Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany grow at the James H. Ackerman Plant Nursery on Catalina Island on May 7, 2025. (Nick ...

While there are several beneficial herbs and flowers you could grow alongside citrus in your garden, yarrow (Achillea millefolium) can be a particularly great way to ward off common pests attracted to ...

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), also called common yarrow, is a fast-growing perennial with tall stems, fern-like leaves, and small clusters of flowers. “This sun-loving perennial, available in a ...

Perennial plants bring color and depth to outdoor spaces, but they can take years to fully mature. If you want to enjoy the beauty of perennials in your garden without a long wait time, there are a ...