Goetze: Two widespread plants in our area are sometimes considered weeds, but regardless, they are attractive additions to the flora.

Along with our Spring Tree Seedling Sale, the Missaukee Conservation District is also selling native wildflowers and grasses.

Recommended Varieties: Lance-leaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) is an easy-to-grow variety that’s native to most of the ...

If you’re looking to create a garden with that effortless, natural beauty often found in Scandinavian landscapes, the key is ...

Some things just work well together. Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and eggs. Wine and cheese. And when we step out of the ...

Each plant will produce fewer flowers too. However, there are some exceptions as Tabar continues, ‘Common yarrow is highly ...

A prime example of needing to divide is ornamental grasses. As they continue to grow, the center of the grass becomes shaded and unproductive. Removing a portion of the grass keeps it attractive and ...

The color white is neutral in the garden and helps separate colors and make them richer in a planting. This color appears to ...

One of the most potent symbols of colonialism, outrageous from both an ecological and environmental standpoint: lawns.

To prevent an aphid infestation, plant plenty of small-flowered plants like yarrow and alyssum throughout the garden to encourage such beneficial insects as ladybugs that eat aphids. Beware the ...

Experts identify these eight outdoor trends as the hottest trends in gardens for 2025. Get ready for pergolas and ...