Gardeners who want to see more butterflies fluttering through their yards may only need to plant the right flowers.

Hot afternoon sun can make gardening tricky, but some plants thrive in these conditions and turn west-facing yards into colorful, productive spaces.

Once you're sure there are no more freezes in sight, you have a laundry list of plants to prune so that they flower and ...

Prune these shrubs in spring for more flowers this summer.

March is the ideal time to get pruning in the garden as plants wake up.

Wondering what to prune in early spring? Experts explain which plants benefit from pruning now and which ones to leave alone.

Another big no-no this early is cleaning up leaves and trampling through your garden once the snow melts. For one thing, many ...

Numerous summer-flowering shrubs require March pruning. Species such as Buddleja (butterfly bush), Caryopteris, Hydrangea paniculata, Lavatera, or hardy fuchsia benefit from trimming now to encourage ...

Hummingbirds are on the move back to the United States after spending the winter in Mexico and Central America. Here's how close they are to you.

Often chosen for the texture and autumn interest they add to the garden, ornamental grasses have many virtues. Some are tall, towering over most other garden plants, and serve as a visual anchor or a ...

Whether you're wanting to attract hummingbirds or robins, here are the foods specific birds are drawn to, be it berries, flowers, or even worms.

Snakes can sometimes be unwelcome guests in your garden or backyard, but you may inadvertently be giving them an invitation if you have these plants.