Ticks can be a common problem in domestic gardens in the UK, especially in spring and summer. However, certain garden plants ...

Discover the tried-and-true plants a garden writer grows to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds—and how you can ...

September marks a turning point in the garden. The summer heat starts to fade, and it's time to think about what comes next. Whether you're planning for a ...

Creating a haven for monarch butterflies in your backyard is more than just a joy for the eyes—it’s a crucial way to support ...

What Kind of Weed Killers to Use The best way to get rid of weeds once they’re growing it simply to pull them up. You can use ...

Costa’s Hummingbirds arrive at the Anza–Borrego Desert in December and are abundant in spring. Feeding on nectar from many ...

Anise hyssop brings all the pollinators to the yard, but to make the most of this spring and fall bloomer, add companion ...

Crape Myrtle (Lagerstromia) In bush or tree form, crape myrtle is a show stopper with its panicles of crinkly flowers from mid-summer to fall. Blossoms come in white, pink, red, and purple, and the ...

I don’t know why some flowers always bring back memories of some TV show or movie. When I think of a lily, I always remember ...

Although plants stay a demure three feet tall and wide, the flowers are nearly as big as a full-size hydrangea. The stocky, cone-shaped flowers start out white in July and mature to rosy-pink and ...

A. Monarda is a genus of perennial flowers that are in the mint family.

Planting native flowers can help support birds, bees and butterflies around the DC region.