Gentian might have cornered the market on beautiful and vivid blue flowers, but there's another rising star you should be aware of. Bluestars (Amsonia spp.) are native U.S. perennials that bring color ...

To some, fall is the time of mums and pumpkins; to others, it signifies clean up and picking dead leaves and limbs after deciduous trees are done flaunting their autumn colors. However, there is ...

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Have you noticed some of the spectacular blue and white flowers this summer? Among the ones that have attracted my attention are the white Cora vinca flowers. They are a summer annual, so they will ...

Autumn is finally here, which means it's time to give your fall garden a seasonal refresh. As the days cool down and the light starts to soften, summer's bold blooms will begin to fade—and that's your ...

Did you know that having more hummingbirds in your yard also means better insect control? These hungry little birds are known to consume spiders, mosquitoes, and a handful of other pesky bugs.

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We declutter the inside of our homes during “spring cleaning,” but when it comes to tidying gardens and yards, fall is the real star. “It’s the perfect time to focus on cleaning up gardens and ...