Corn is a great bet for a quick and rewarding summer harvest. This fast-growing crop performs well in USDA hardiness zones ...

In a perfect world, every plant would have all the sun and moisture it needs. But if your summer garden has spots where the sun doesn't shine in the summer, thanks to mature trees or north-facing ...

Dry spells happen—especially during those dog days of summer—but that doesn't mean your garden has to suffer. With the best drought-tolerant plants, you can grow a space that stays colorful, vibrant, ...

Prolonged droughts and heatwaves are expected to become more common in the coming decades, with parts of the U.S. already experiencing what scientists call a "megadrought." Droughts are periods of ...

Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and ...

It's always best if farmers can detect drought stress before crop plants become wilted, weakened and lower-yielding. An experimental new portable device could help in that regard, as it uses ...

An usually wet September and October has greened up Arizona's outdoors, but La Niña could erase some of the gains.

Here at the UConn Home and Garden Center we have been getting questions about lawn and garden issues that have been particularly widespread in the state. Whether in the landscape or the garden, there ...