I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

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 ...

SIU’s Touch of Nature removing invasive plants, restoring native flora and fauna by Christi Mathis The sweet-smelling flowers ...

Although Japanese spirea is a beautiful shrub, it is considered invasive in many U.S. states. Here are some beautiful, native ...

Now that the weather is cooling, you might notice that some of the plants we encounter look nothing like their mid-summer ...

Shop Now Castor bean plant These plants contain ricin, an extremely toxic protein found in castor plant seeds that inhibits ...

Soil erosion can have a devastating impact on the environment, especially your beloved garden. Harsh weather conditions like ...

A poison garden contains only toxic plants, which could kill humans if consumed in varying quantities. The concept of a poison garden grew from the 16th to 17th century history of herbalist or ...

which looks like honeysuckle but has shiny black berries that can be fatal if consumed. Wolfsbane, with its pretty purple flowers sprouting up and down the stem, is one of the most lethal plants ...

Hummingbirds are adorable birds that grace our yards every now and then. If you'd like to see them more often, try planting one of these seven flowering vines.