Bird vetch is rampant in Alaska. Some Anchorage residents are coming together to prevent it from choking out native plants ...

Creeping bellflower is an invasive plant that is classified as a noxious weed in most of the U.S. Learn how to identify and remove the plant.

It may look beautiful, but the sacred lotus has been taking over Cranston’s Meshanticut Lake. When the plant native to East Asia (scientific name Nelumbo nucifera) sinks its roots into the lake bottom ...

Dear Neil: A few years ago, I planted the tall version of purple ruellia. It’s beautiful, and it takes no care. However, it’s spreading like wildfire. It even sends runners ...

Learn the top 9 lawn weeds ruining your yard and how to get rid of them. Simple tips to keep your grass healthy, green, and ...

Coneflowers are not subtle. They have a large central seed head with vibrant pink or purple petals radiating outwards and ...

"Flowers are the music of the ground from earth’s lips spoken without sound" is a famous quote by Edwin Curran, which is a beautiful way to describe the beauty and importance of flowers in nature.

Slugs and snails are the bane of many a gardener's life, decimating plants especially seedlings or those with soft leaves. But there are plenty of plants that will repel these garden pests - and they' ...

Among the jagged breakaways and sprawling chenopod country of Evelyn Downs Reserve, land management activities are well ...

While the idea of "criminal plants" may sound far-fetched, these invasive flora could land you in a lot of trouble ...

St. Augustine is dominant, but if you don't follow lawn maintenance, Bermuda will win. Here's are tips to getting your ...

Regardless of how heat-tolerant your perennials are, it's always a good idea to plant them in the early morning or evening during July—never during the warm afternoons. Also, make sure to water more ...