Calypso orchid, fairy slipper (Calypso bulbosa) — A single, dainty, purple-magenta-yellow-white blossom atop a slender stem ...

Have you ever seen a forsythia bush and for some reason, maybe there are only blooms at the top and the sides are barren of ...

Spring brings the return of color to the garden. Bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s a ...

By planting the right climbing vines in the ideal areas around your home, you can significantly reduce your energy usage and ...

Learn how to get rid of weeds without killing grass with our comprehensive guide. Discover effective techniques and ...

Scientists use fossil pollen to study ancient plant diversity and guide future conservation action strategies worldwide.

In this week's Gardening Update, Carol talks about some of the options for cold tolerant plants for a winter to spring season ...

For 15 years, Kuhlow, a 51-year-old former Stony Brook microbiology researcher, has been logging observations of leaf and bud appearances — in his own garden, or farther afield on a hike — into a ...

Growing ordinary apples and strawberries in your garden is satisfying, but there's something particularly exciting about harvesting exotic fruits that your neighbors have never seen. Contrary to ...

Winter can be hard on your yard and plants, but spring is the perfect time of year to refresh and revitalize your garden.

Lots of flowers will trail or spill from containers in pink, white, red, or yellow. Use these cascading blooms to keep ...

Companion plants provide a range of services to their partners. Some deter pests through chemical compounds in their foliage, ...