Groundcovers may be the most underrated category of plants out there. These low growing perennials may not be as flashy as a ...

Ever look around your yard and feel like something is missing? Sometimes, it’s just the right perennial that can make all the ...

Weeds—we can't live with them and, unfortunately, we can't live without them. But what we can do is find a way to control them. It all starts with understanding their biology and habits. By learning ...

December isn't a busy month for gardeners, but this colorful shrub can be propagated during winter to create plenty of plants ...

Unlike those planted in the ground, potted perennials are more susceptible to harsh winter conditions because they have less ...

Although you can view a weed as a plant growing where you don’t want it to be, some weeds require prompt removal. They rapidly take over your garden or landscape, spreading by seeds or rhizomes.

Another cold snap (hopefully winter’s last) blanketed our area for several days, requiring some of us (me included) to return sensitive plants to protected areas. Soon it will be time to return ...

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 ...

Lawns are starting to green up and I have noticed people are beginning to mow the lawn. Good cultural practices in lawn care leads to a reduced use of herbicides. Thanks to reader Timothy Davis for ...

It is all too common, especially here in north Florida, for warm-season perennial grass weeds to invade your desired warm-season perennial grass lawn or yard. Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica), ...