Drought resistant plants are not just time-savers ... offering nectar and nutrients to local bug populations. Unlike other kinds of thyme, however, it is not to be used while cooking. You dig the idea ...

Native edibles, such as western beaked hazelnuts, California wild grapes and evergreen huckleberries make great garden ...

By Emmanuel AKOMEA The Deputy Director-General and Chief Scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research ...

A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

Researchers are connecting two ecological problems in the Northeast in hopes of reducing the risk of tick-borne illnesses.

Discover beautiful cosmos flower alternatives that add vibrant colors to your garden without overwhelming it. Explore ...

In raking leaves from shrubs around the house I’ve noticed asps on a couple of hollies. What is the best way to eliminate ...

If you’ve ever been in the woods this time of year and noticed a sweet fragrance but couldn’t pinpoint it, you’re not having olfactory hallucinations -- this aromatic wonder grows right here in North ...

Ten years ago, a mysterious new disease was found sweeping through Hawaii’s native ‘ohi‘a forests, killing off the foundation ...

Now, researchers are in a race against time. They say most of the vast ‘ohi‘a forests on Hawaii island will be gone in the ...

Herbicide resistance poses a challenge to producing enough food for a growing population. Sam Caygill and colleagues at the ...

Adding gravel to the bottom of planters? Despite what you may have heard, this Cowlitz County Master Gardener says such advice is bad for plants.