Pecan hulls make a lovely mulch in a perennial garden or shrub bed. They lay flat and, at least in my experiences, they ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

— Find a space to dry seeds, such as a barn, shed or greenhouse, well before it is needed. — Stock up on equipment, such as ...

If you can't "learn to live with them," Neil Sperry suggests a ground cover that makes mowing around them unnecessary.

Explore varieties of brunnera that thrive in shade gardens. Discover their unique foliage, perfect for adding beauty and ...

Planting native perennials can improve a local ecosystem, strengthening any garden. This list of New York-native perennials ...

For our Plot to Plate series Raymond Blanc’s team at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons share the ultimate guide to rhubarb, from the ...

On Feb. 2, the infamous rodent, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of a dreary and cold winter. If you need more reliable indicators of spring, succulents ...

When you want show-stopping plants with big flowers, nothing beats dinner plate dahlias. These tall, colorful, long-blooming plants feature flower heads that can grow to more than 12 inches wide.

Once planted, Bleeding Heart requires relatively low maintenance and work well with other shade-loving companion perennial ...

Self-seeding plants make gardening easier by naturally dropping seeds and growing new plants without much effort. These ...