Use barriers such as chicken wire over the soil to deter digging. In addition, although it’s not the prettiest solution, a chicken wire enclosure erected around pots (including overhead) keeps them ...

The drought-resistant firestick (“Sticks of Fire”), known for its branching effect and red color, is a popular choice for ...

We were lucky to spend a long weekend away recently and one of the places we visited was Bedgebury National Pinetum and ...

Recently, taxonomists determined that Manfredas are really Agaves and renamed all Manfreda plants as Agave species,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “Because Mangaves are now ...

Discover Ocean City’s Bonfire Restaurant, a Maryland seafood buffet since 1973, where blue crabs are steamed with Old Bay and ...

Discover 9 beautiful perennials to plant in September for a strong start and a garden full of vibrant colour and blooms in ...

Just when I thought my volunteer cherry tomato plant would continue to thrive into its second year, it became infested with spider mites and had to be removed. Last September, it had sprouted in the ...

You will also like the size and structure of the Luscious Basket Tangeglow. It has a mounding habit reaching 24-26 inches in height and 24 inches in width.

“Indigenous plants provide food and shelter to local animal life such as insects, birds, frogs and reptiles. Plants which support local insects, in turn support local birds and ultimately a ...

Ischia, a volcanic island in the Gulf of Naples, is bursting with sun-kissed sandy beaches, thermal waters and a rich history ...

“Echinacea shines in September with nonstop magenta blooms that keep pollinators and songbirds coming right up until frost,” says Funk. “Coneflower adds vivid color to borders and containers, offering ...

AS we celebrate Heritage Month, the Highway Mail takes a look at indigenous plants which readers can plant in their own gardens. We spoke to Susan Smith of the Westville Conservancy and Luci Coelho of ...