Self-seeding flowers are not always a gardener's dream come true. Learn which 10 gorgeous blooms might become more trouble than they're worth in your yard.

Mulching is a great way to prevent thistle from taking root. Doing so will help keep the plant's seeds from germinating. "After the removal process, cover the bare soil with 3 to 4 inches of organic ...

If you're tired of planting the same old flowers year after year, consider adding this unusual-looking, beautiful, and rare ...

Flowering shrubs are the secret weapon here. They show up reliably, deliver stunning displays, and keep working year after ...

Some of your selections may actually be putting your home at risk. As much as we love the visual interest and aesthetic charm ...

Moonflower ( Ipomoea alba) is a perennial vine native to tropical and subtropical regions of North and South America, from ...

Ornamental grasses are the best way to make a xeriscaping landscape look vibrant. Blue grama is one of the most popular ...

When driving through the Sandhills, we often see flowering weeds in fields or roadsides. Casual walks along a country road may cause us to stop and check out the weeds ...

You can invite butterflies into your garden by planting the right flowers, and by providing the right habitat to keep them ...

Bridging the gap between spring and fall bloomers means seeking plants that peak during the dog days of summer, when heat is ...

One of my favorite flowers found in the eastern conifer forests of Door County is the thimbleberry. It produces large, showy 1.5-inch white flowers in June on shrubs that grow […] ...

A. Monarda is a genus of perennial flowers that are in the mint family.