Here we are at the start of May. The weather in April wasn't any good for gardening, with the exception of last weekend. After the great warm weather last weekend, the temperatures dipped back below ...

If you’re wondering whether you should plant annual flowers or perennial flowers in your garden, you don’t have to limit yourself! Both types have a place in every landscape, whether you have a big, ...

As gardening enthusiasts, we often rush to garden centers in the spring, drawn in by vibrant colors and enticing scents.

In recent years, there has been a push to reduce lawn and to substitute native trees, shrubs and perennials that support pollinators and birds. I am all for that. Entomologist Doug Tallamy’s excellent ...

Annual flowers offer continuous blooms throughout the summer, benefiting pollinators and providing cut flowers. A variety of annuals, including zinnias, snapdragons, and unique fillers like cinnamon ...

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs ...

After an intense summer, the cooler temperatures of autumn will be a welcome treat. The weather will lure us outdoors as it's time for a changing of the guard in the garden. Annuals for fall, winter ...

Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives, while ...

QUINCY – The next two weekends will be especially busy for plant lovers and gardeners, as some of the best buys of the season will be available at the annual plant sales run by local garden clubs.

Spring brings the emergence of flowering bulbs, Earth Day activities, and plant sales in the Milwaukee area. Garden clubs and community conservation groups conduct plant sales in order to encourage ...