The colorful pigment extracted from the lac insect may actually be produced by a symbiotic yeast-like organism living inside ...

Both Pygopleurus chrysonotus and Pygopleurus syriacus are small, fuzzy beetles that belong to the Glaphyridae family, and ...

Hydrangeas are a flower power plant for summer gardens. They grow in hard-to-fill niches in garden plantings, or they can ...

Mars isn’t a bright, fire-engine red, but the iron oxide in its rocks makes it appear redder than other planets, especially ...

From deep blue night skies to flowering yellows that attract bees, from the fiery reds of blood to the orange of roaring ...

If you prefer sleek, structural flowers over fluffy-petalled blooms, consider planting a late crop of morning glory. This low ...

Red shade perennials can add a striking touch of color to gardens with limited sunlight, creating an attractive contrast to ...

Knowing the difference between common edible plants and poisonous counterparts that look just like them can spare you some ...

Spiraea ‘Arguta’ commonly known as the Bridal Wreath, is a long time in the trade, having been developed in 1884, but it ...

Flowering trees can make a big statement when they're in full bloom. Every yard should have at least one such tree.

Want to grow more trees on your property? Consider planting fast-growing evergreens that provide shade, shelter, and food ...