The brilliant purple flowers that appear in pastures and abandoned old fields in central Indiana belong to tall ironweed (Vernonia gigantea).

August is the year at early harvest. Tomatoes, sweet corn and cukes from the garden join raspberries, blueberries, ...

Creating a haven for monarch butterflies in your backyard is more than just a joy for the eyes—it’s a crucial way to support ...

Even as summer starts to wane a little in August, there are still plenty of gorgeous and vibrant flowers you can add to your garden at this time of the year.

For a more natural look, grow native pale purple coneflowers as wildflowers for butterflies. Wild Violet Viola spp. These ...

It’s important to keep flowers blooming as long as possible to help butterflies and hummingbirds later in the season. With thousands of monarchs and hummingbirds migrating south for the winter, these ...

How nature-friendly is your yard? Here's how to tell along with seven tips on improving that facet of gardening.

Mediterranean plants like lavender, rosemary, thyme and oregano are perfect choices for open, sunny parts of the garden. They ...

Discover the tried-and-true plants a garden writer grows to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds—and how you can ...

Choosing the right office chair can be daunting, but our CNET experts found the best options to support you and your body through those long workdays.

Here we are, technically at midsummer if we think of fall starting late in September. Meteorologists consider the end of ...

September marks a turning point in the garden. The summer heat starts to fade, and it's time to think about what comes next. Whether you're planning for a ...