Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a remarkable plant that boasts a wide range of benefits and uses. Native to all 50 states, ...

When seeking out drought-tolerant, low-maintenance flowering plants that will thrive in the sun, there's no doubt that yarrow (Achillea spp.) will make its way onto your list time after time. These ...

Planting flower strips in a field with at least two species can increase the number of natural enemies of pests by 70 percent. The more flower species, the better the effect, according to a new ...

Hand holding a ripe cucumber in garden - so vv/Shutterstock If you're used to growing cucumbers in your garden, you must know how vulnerable they can be to damage from pests like aphids and beetles.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), a plucky plant that people all over the world have used for thousands of years for its medicinal benefits, tempts many gardeners to include it in their landscapes. But ...

When dusk arrives early and the lawn silvers with dew, small choices change everything. Colour, shape and scent can lift the ...

Autumn drought keeps biting across Britain. Beds look tired and thin. A few shrewd plant choices can restore colour. Hosepipe ...

Q. “We just moved to Riverside County near Lake Mathews. The weather is very hot in the summer (three months of 95-103 degree heat) and can get frosty in winter. It is a rural area with lots of ...

Last week was National Pollinator Week, which celebrates the importance of insects, birds and other animals that pollinate flowers. Yes, I said insects, birds and other animals. We all know about the ...

They may look good in the landscape, but are they, in fact, useful? This is a subject of frequent debate. In recent years, flower strips along fields and ditches have become popular both in Denmark ...