Here are a few recommendations for a living fence tall enough to block neighbors and provide good wildlife and pollinator ...

Dogwoods, in the genus Cornus, are among the most versatile native shrubs. With seasonal interest, tolerance of less than ...

After a long, gray winter, I’m usually very happy to see signs of green returning to central Pennsylvania. As an enthusiastic ...

If you have a particularly dry patch in the yard where most plants struggle, consider growing this drought-tolerant, ...

One of the most classic varieties for a hedge, holly is easily recognized for its dark glossy leaves and their sharp edges.

A gardener's cautionary tale about the persistent woody vine that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds but quickly overtakes ...

Scientists have observed a concerning decline in native pollinator populations due to a variety of factors, including the use ...

This popular low-growing plant seems like a nice, innocuous groundcover, but it’s an aggressive grower that can spread 50 ...

Many of these plants are so rare that some botanists never see them despite spending time in the field. Many natives make ...

This charming shrub features a dense, mounding form with glossy, leathery green leaves and red-tinged new growth ... each with its own charm — some with striking berries, others with intoxicating ...