Bur buttercup was the bane of my summer childhood. While not as lethal to bare feet as puncturevine, bur buttercup still ...

No matter your garden style you are likely to find a place for this year’s Perennial Plant of the Year, Blackhawks big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’).

Bindweed is a perennial weed that's a common problem in gardens. It has fast-growing, long stems that can grow to around 3m. These stems climb by twining through garden plants, not just spoiling their ...

Brand new, never-before-identified species of garden perennials are rare, as botanists have likely discovered most of the ...

While hostas can be planted in any season, planting hostas in spring or fall gives them time to establish roots. Here's how ...

Using pavers or stones to build up a soil-filled planter around a tree’s trunk is seriously damaging to the tree. “You’ll be ...

Start your container garden early with five hardy plants that can handle chilly weather before spring arrives.

Our column focuses on propagating herbaceous and woody perennials through stem cuttings. The process uses simple actions, requires few tools, takes little time or space and can generate ...

Some herbs (and the pots they're growing in) are at risk from cold winter frosts. Find out how to protect them, in our guide.

Brian is the native plant program manager at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. He is also the manager of their Bowyer Farm, which is located near the zoo. The land was donated to the zoo with ...