For many, the return of the spring garden brings with it a sneezy, itchy, foggy-headed feeling that hits the moment a warm ...

From beloved to banished, cities and states are outlawing cultivars of the Callery pear, a popular, yet highly invasive, ...

A St. Louis-based nonprofit got its 15 minutes of fame on The Kelly Clarkson Show last week—and a healthy check, too.

Bare trees sprouting green leaves, the sun warming and shining on the damp earth, and hundreds of flowers poking upward are ...

Flowers that self-seed in the garden provide a cost-effective way to establish sustainable, long-lasting plantings. Discover gorgeous annuals, biennials, and perennials flowers that readily reseed in ...

Pollen is important for the plant to survive, but choosing low-pollen specimens can make a dramatic difference for some ...

The white silk nests that are often destroyed by people are actually an important factor in the life of the eastern tent ...

Grasses can irritate eyes and sinuses, too. The scale ranks Bermuda (except sterile male varieties), Johnson, Kentucky, ...

As winter fades, some plants grace you with a showy welcome in spring. The large-petaled flowers of this tree, in particular, ...

Two of my favorite flowering trees, and perhaps yours, too, are the redbud and lilacs. Both are just finishing their ...

When planning your garden, make sure to avoid using these popular (but invasive) plants; consider swapping them out for ...

New plants should be watered by hand using a water breaker or a water bubbler on a water wand handle. Apply as much water as ...