The Mau family is on a mission to preserve or restore the state’s nearly extinct prairie and oak savanna. “If you stand out here long enough, it’s almost like you can hear echoes of what used to be,” ...

Gardens have started working a little harder these days. A single plant no longer earns praise just because it looks pretty.

Thyme, oregano, rosemary, summer savory, hyssop, lavender, peppermint, and spearmint all belong to the mint family.

Millie LaFontaine compares gardening challenges to protecting democracy ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

That patch of unused earth might seem to be going to waste, but it’s actually providing a vital service. Here’s why leaving ...

This group of perennials from the Zingiberaceae family is native to higher-elevation climes. The flowers are orchid-like, and ...

There are a number of benefits to letting these perennials go to seed at the end of summer!

And when it comes to perennial sunflowers, Woods says it's best not to deadhead them at the end of summer. Not only can their stems and leaves provide benefits to wild animals, but "their stems are ...

My yard used to be just a collection of grass and flowerbeds. But last summer, it transformed into a flurry of bright wings, ...